repristination

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of restoring something, especially a historic building or work of art, to its original condition.

  - "The city invested in the repristination of its historic district."
  - "The museum undertook a major repristination project for the ancient sculpture."

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Variants

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repristinate , repristinated , repristinates , repristinating , repristination , repristinations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'repistrare' meaning 'to restore' or 'to repair'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'repristination' was first used in the context of historic preservation in the late 19th century.

2. The most famous repristination project in history is likely the restoration of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. restoration: The process of returning something to a former or original state. Can be used interchangeably with repristination but is more commonly used in the context of buildings and art.

2. conservation: The practice of preserving and protecting natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

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Culture

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Repristination is often associated with preservation and restoration of historical or artistic significance. It can be found in various forms of literature, particularly in historical fiction and essays on art and architecture.

How to Memorize "repristination"

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   - Imagine a team of skilled artisans carefully restoring an ancient painting, using the same techniques and materials as the original artist.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'repristination' as a combination of 'restore' and 'preservation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Repair, Preserve, Restore' to help remember the meaning of repristination.

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