rə̇ˈvīvəl, rēˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: revive + -al
1. : an act or instance of reviving or the state of being revived : restoration: as
a. : renewed attention to something (as to letters, a technique, or a custom)
a revival of the old independent spirit
enjoyed the revival of costume parties that season
b. : renewed performance of or interest in the drama and literature : a new presentation or publication (as of a play or book)
c. : a period of religious awakening : renewed interest in religion
plans of the American Baptists to promote a nationwide revival this year
also : an evangelistic meeting or a series of evangelistic meetings often characterized by emotional excitement
d.
(1) : reanimation from a state of languor or depression — used especially of the health, spirits, or similar qualities
(2) : restoration to consciousness or life
e. : renewed pursuit or cultivation or flourishing state of something (as commerce, arts, agriculture)
a revival of weaving
f. : renewed prevalence of something (as a practice or a fashion) ; especially : the reappearance of Gothic forms in 19th century architecture
2. : restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a legal judgment)
the revival of a debt barred by limitation
the revival of a revoked will
3. : recall 2