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recreation

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re-cre⋅a⋅tion

[ree-kree-ey-shuhn]
–noun
1. the act of creating anew.
2. something created anew.

Origin:
1515–25; re- + creation

rec⋅re⋅a⋅tion

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn]
–noun
1. refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like.
2. a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME recreacioun (< MF recreation) < L recreātiōn- (s. of recreātiō) restoration, recovery, equiv. to recreāt(us) (see recreate ) + -iōn- -ion


rec⋅re⋅a⋅tion⋅al, rec⋅re⋅a⋅to⋅ry [rek-ree-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
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rec·re·a·tion   (rěk'rē-ā'shən)   
n.  Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play.
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