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- pronunciation:
- re
zihg
neI
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this.
We were sorry to hear of the secretary's resignation.She handed her boss her resignation. |
| definition 2: |
a giving in to something without opposing it or complaining.
He accepted the extra work with resignation. |
| related words: |
despair, patience |
The word resignation
contains the following parts:
re-
Latin
prefix
that means again; back or back again
  More about this word part:
The prefix re-
occurs in verbs that are Latin loanwords, where it can mean "again" (revise
) or "back again" (reflect
). It also attaches to English verbs (replay, rewind) with both meanings. Any verb can be prefixed by "re-
" to indicate that an action is repeated. No hyphen is necessary unless the word formed is identical to an existing word (re-sign the document, but resign
from a job).
Example words:
re-cover, react, reappear, rebuild, recall, recede, record, recover, reflect, reflection, remove, renew, repay, report, reporter, reservation, resign, resignation, respect, reverse, review, revise, revive, revolve, revolution, rebel
sign
Latin
root
that means mark, sign
Example words:
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