Resignation

Definition

Resignation commonly refers to the formal act or instance of relinquishing a held position, often in a professional or official capacity.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
• Respelling: REZ-ig-NAY-shuhn (with "REZ" as in "revenge," "ig" as in "fig," "NAY" as in "day," and "shuhn" as in "mission")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃn/
• Respelling: REZ-ig-NAY-shn (similar to American English, with "REZ" as in "revenge," "ig" as in "fig," "NAY" as in "day," and "shn" indicating a slightly more clipped ending than in American English)

In both dialects, "resignation" is pronounced with the primary stress on the "NAY" syllable, emphasizing the rhythmic nature of the word while keeping the structure consistent across both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "resignation" is derived from the Latin term “resignatio” from the verb “resignare” which means "to annul, cancel, give up." The composition includes the prefix "re-" (indicating a reverse or withdrawal) and "signare" (meaning to mark).

Derivatives

• Resignational
• Unresigned
• Resignedly
• Resignedness
• Resigner

Synonyms

• Abdication
• Renunciation
• Departure

Antonyms

• Assumption
• Appointment
• Retention

Usage

"Resignation" is frequently utilized in formal, professional, or official contexts to signify the act of voluntarily relinquishing a position or role. It's often employed to convey a sense of relinquishment performed with formal protocol.

Related Terms

• Resign
• Unresigned
• Resignedness

Detailed Definition

Noun

• General Usage: An act of retiring or giving up a position.‍
• Example: The manager announced his resignation during the board meeting.

• Formal Declaration: A formal declaration of relinquishing an office.‍
• Example: She submitted her resignation to the human resources department.

• Acceptance: The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable
• ‍Example: There was a sense of resignation among the team about the change in leadership.

• Legal: A formal relinquishment of a right or claim.‍
• Example: The legal resignation of his claim to the property was finalized last week.