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restitution

/ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.19 in modern English

Syllables
resti-tu-tion
IPA
/ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/
11
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A process of compensation for losses.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act of making good or compensating for loss or injury.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A return or restoration to a previous condition or position.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroyed; compensation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The movement of rotation which usually occurs in childbirth after the head has been delivered, and which causes the latter to point towards the side to which it was directed at the beginning of labour.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old French restitucion, from Latin restitutio. By surface analysis, restitute + -ion.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/
  • British English: /ˌɹɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

restitutions (plural)

Derived Forms

nonrestitution restitutional restitutionary restitutionism restitutionist

Phrases

coefficient of restitution e-restitution re-restitution

Frequently Paired Words

restitute reinstitution

Synonyms

indemnification recompense deconversion regression step back restitution restoration reversion amends remuneration reparation acquittal

Antonyms

taking

Rhymes With

solution distribution resolution constitution revolution evolution institution contribution execution pollution prosecution prostitution

Questions

How do you pronounce restitution?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/.
What does restitution mean?
A process of compensation for losses.
Where does restitution come from?
From Old French restitucion, from Latin restitutio. By surface analysis, restitute + -ion.

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