redemption
UK: rɪˈdɛmpʃən | US: rɪˈdɛmpʃən
n. the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
n. the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment
n. (finance) the repayment of a debt or the buying back of stock or bonds
redemption = redempt<buy back> + ion<noun suffix>
- redempt (from Latin redemptus, past participle of redimere "to buy back, redeem," from re- "back" + emere "to buy")
- ion (noun-forming suffix indicating action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "redemption" traces back to Latin redemptio, rooted in the idea of "buying back" or "reclaiming." The morpheme redempt combines re- (back) and empt (from emere, "to buy"), reflecting transactions like freeing a captive or repaying a debt. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to include spiritual salvation (e.g., Christian theology’s "redemption from sin"). The suffix -ion solidifies its role as a noun.
The prisoner sought redemption through years of community service.
The company announced the redemption of its outstanding bonds.
In many religions, redemption is tied to forgiveness and moral renewal.
She viewed her charity work as a form of personal redemption.
The coupon allows for the redemption of a free dessert.