renascence

9.9

A return of interest in arts or learning after a time of decline

noun
/rɪˈneɪsəns/

: renacimiento

It wasn't certain that on waking up I would still recognize the profound reason for this renascence, even less that I would know to assign it to the Slobbering Brat.

Examples

After years of decline, the community experienced a renascence, revitalizing its cultural festivals and events.
In these years before the United States entered World War I, the first signs of the renascence of the twenties were appearing around the country, and the intellectual life of the old universities was invigorated.

Academic text (1990)
The city's renascence in the arts drew many new artists and scholars to the area.
The author's latest book marked a renascence in interest for the historical period she writes about.

Synonyms

renewal

vsrenascence

73 3.5

Making something new or making it last longer

is about renewed cultural interest rather than mere extension of validity

revival

vsrenascence

52 4.2

A return of interest or activity after a time of decline

is broader, meaning a wider renewed interest beyond a single event

resurgence

vsrenascence

39 6.6

A new rise in activity or interest after a quiet period

is more tied to cultural or learning renewed interest rather than simple increase

regeneration

vsrenascence

19 5.8

Making something new and stronger after damage

stresses cultural and learning renewed interest rather than bodily or spiritual rebuilding

revitalization

vsrenascence

14 5.8

Making a place or community active and healthy again

focuses more on renewed cultural interest than general vitality restoration

rejuvenation

vsrenascence

13 5.4

To make a person or thing seem younger and fresher

is about renewed cultural interest rather than physical or youthful refreshment

rebirth

vsrenascence

12 6.1

A time when art, learning, or culture become active and popular again

emphasizes renewed interest rather than widespread cultural flourishing

reemergence

vsrenascence

4 5.5

Something that comes back after being absent or inactive

focuses on renewed cultural interest rather than mere reappearance

reawakening

vsrenascence

3 4.1

A return of activity or interest after a time of rest

stresses renewed cultural interest rather than a general return to awareness

revivification

vsrenascence

Formal

1 9.9

Bringing something back into use or public attention

leans toward renewed interest in culture and learning rather than mere existence

reinvigoration

vsrenascence

1 5.5

A return of energy and activity to a person or group

has a cultural learning focus rather than merely increasing physical energy

reignition

vsrenascence

6.7

A new rise of interest or activity after a quiet period

focuses on renewed cultural interest rather than a sudden burst of enthusiasm

reviviscence

vsrenascence

Specialized

9.9

A return to life, being awake, or normal activity

is more about renewed cultural interest than a literal return to life

rejuvenescence

vsrenascence

9.9

A return of youthful energy and new strength

focuses on cultural learning renewed interest rather than gaining youthful energy

Antonyms

decline

439 3.9

A gradual loss in amount, quality, or value

stagnation

1 6.5

Still water that does not move in pipes or lakes, causing poor quality

How Strong

Renaissance

18 5.8

rebirth

12 5.3

renascence

9.9

revival

52 4.2

resurgence

39 6.6

Surface Forms

renascence singular

renascences plural

Morphology

renascence = nascence (semi-transparent) = re + nascence

Formally 're-' + 'nascence' yields 'rebirth', but 'nascence' is a rare, Latinate noun and may not be recognized by average learners.

Etymology

Renascence comes from the Latin parts re- ('again') and nascere ('to be born'), just like the word renaissance; it literally means a 'rebirth', so we use it for a revival or new interest in culture, learning, or the arts.