Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resumptive
Adjective
/rɪˈzʌmptɪv/
Definition
Serving to resume; having the effect of resuming something.
Examples
- The resumptive pronoun in the sentence refers back to the antecedent.
- In her speech, she used a resumptive clause to clarify her previous point.
Meaning
The term ‘resumptive’ refers to something that takes up again or resumes a prior state or condition. It is often used in a grammatical or rhetorical context to indicate a word or phrase that restates or recalls a prior thought.
Synonyms
- Reinstating
- Restorative
- Recapitulative
