I. ˌrestəˈrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by restore ) (I) of Middle English restauracion, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French restauration, from Late Latin restauration-, restauratio, from Latin restauratus (past participle of restaurare to restore) + -ion-, -io- -ion — more at restore
1. : an act of restoring or the condition or fact of being restored: as
a. : a bringing back to or putting back into a former position or condition : reinstatement , renewal , reestablishment
the restoration of peace
the restoration of the monarchy
behold the different climes agree rejoicing in thy restoration — John Dryden
b. : a putting back into consciousness or health : recovery of health or strength
restoration from sickness
c. : the ultimate bringing of the whole universe including all men into harmony with the will of God — called also final restoration
d. : the act of giving back something to one deprived of it : restitution
e. : a putting back into an unimpaired or much improved condition
the restoration of a painting
f. : the act or fact of replacing missing teeth or crowns or associated structures ; also : the replacement (as a denture) used
g. : the reinstatement of the amount or penalty of a fidelity bond (as by a special payment)
2. : something that is restored ; specifically : a representation of the original form (as of a fossil animal or of a building)
3. : the process of putting a building back into nearly or quite the original form ; also : the making of drawings or models or both designed to show the conceived original form of a building (as a ruin)
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: of, relating to, or constituting a period in English history often held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes considered to extend from his accession to that of Queen Anne
Restoration drama