renasci

Renasci is a Latin verb meaning “to be reborn” or “to be born again.” In Latin grammar it is the present passive infinitive of the deponent verb renascor, which yields forms such as renascor (I am reborn) and renasci (to be reborn). Because deponent verbs are passive in form but active in meaning, renasci is used with an active sense in many contexts.

Etymology and usage: It derives from the prefix re- “again” plus nasci “to be born,” from a Proto-Italic root related to nascent. In Romance languages its cognates appear as rinascere in Italian, renascer in Portuguese, and renacer in Spanish, all carrying a core sense of rebirth or revival.

Modern usage and contexts: In contemporary linguistic or philological discussions, renasci is mainly encountered in reference to classical Latin forms or neo-Latin writings. It is sometimes employed as a proper noun or title for projects, organizations, or publications that emphasize renewal or cultural revival, evoking the idea of rebirth. In literary or religious texts, the term may appear to convey spiritual or existential renewal.

See also: rebirth, renaissance, nascence, renewal.