noun
Uncommon
rendition
rehn-DIHSHN
Rendition (noun) means a particular performance or interpretation of a piece of music, art, or writing. Example: “Her rendition of the national anthem brought the crowd to its feet.”
noun
1
A particular performance or interpretation of a piece of music, art, or writing.
"Her rendition of the national anthem brought the crowd to its feet."
2
The formal transfer of a person, especially a suspect, from one jurisdiction to another.
"The case sparked controversy over the legality of the rendition."
How to use rendition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA performance or version of a work, or the handover of a wanted person between authorities.
Common pairings
a moving rendition
rendition of a song
extraordinary rendition
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Word forms
- Plural
- renditions
- Third person singular
- renditions
- Past tense
- renditioned
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Etymology
From obsolete French rendition, shaped by "render"; its legal sense developed alongside that word.
Related words
Rhymes for rendition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rendition” mean?
The word “rendition” means a particular performance or interpretation of a piece of music, art, or writing. In plain terms, a performance or version of a work, or the handover of a wanted person between authorities.
How do you pronounce “rendition”?
“Rendition” is pronounced rehn-DIHSHN (/ɹɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “rendition” in a sentence?
Here is “rendition” used in a sentence: “Her rendition of the national anthem brought the crowd to its feet.”
What part of speech is “rendition”?
“Rendition” is a noun.
Where does the word “rendition” come from?
The word “rendition” comes from French. From obsolete French rendition, shaped by "render"; its legal sense developed alongside that word.
Is “rendition” a common word?
“Rendition” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rendition” have?
“Rendition” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a particular performance or interpretation of a piece of music, art, or writing.
