Renovations

/ˌɹɛnəˈveɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

The process of repairing or updating something old to make it look new and work better.

Etymology

From Latin 'renovare' meaning 'to make new again,' combining 're-' (again) and 'novus' (new). It entered English in the 15th century to describe restoring old buildings and objects.

Kelly Says

Renovations literally means 'making new again'—and it's why real estate shows are so popular! The Romans used this concept for their buildings, and we still use the exact same word structure today.

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