restoration

Word parts

restore + -ation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɛstəˈreɪʃən/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: re‧sto‧ra‧tion

Noun

Singular restoration

Plural restorations

1. Restoration is the process of bringing back something to its original state.

   Mona Lisa returned to the Louvre Pyramid after a restoration effort.

Related words

• restore