resipiscence
See also: résipiscence
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle French resipiscence, or its source, Late Latin resipiscentia, from the present participle of Latin resipīscere (“to regain consciousness, come to one's senses”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
resipiscence (usually uncountable, plural resipiscences)
- (chiefly literary) Repentance; recognition of a past mistake, especially with a desire to improve in the future. [from 16th c.]