Uncancellation

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The act of uncancelling..

Example Sentences

‘Uncancellations’ rescue many doomed TV shows

In this final address to Whitman, what had been cancelled is declared “uncancelled,” a term that signifies the negation of that which has already been negated. In addition to its arithmetic significations, “cancel” is often used to describe the breaking of vows or covenants. The uncancellation of Whitman’s “tread” may thus be seen as the reparation of a broken covenant.

Even Gretzky and Lemieux, whose presence at the table was seen as the League's last hope during the failed “uncancellation” of the season (17–19 February 2005), are seen to represent a game long lost to its best.

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Word Forms

• uncancellations

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