rescript

/ˈɹiːskɹɪpt/

//ˈɹiːskɹɪpt// noun

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"rescript" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“rescript” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A clarification of a point of law by a monarch issued upon formal consultation by a lower magistrate.

Key facts for rescript
PropertyValue
Headwordrescript
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈɹiːskɹɪpt/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “rescript” sits in English frequency

rescript falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

rescript is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈɹiːskɹɪpt/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

rescript has no tracked misspelling variants, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable English rules. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Latin rescriptum (“written reply”). The correct English form is rescript, spelled R-E-S-C-R-I-P-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    A clarification of a point of law by a monarch issued upon formal consultation by a lower magistrate.
  2. 2
    An ad hoc reply of a pope to some specific question of canon law or morality, without precedential force, sometimes (improper) inclusive of decretals which serve as precedents in canon law.
  3. 3
    A duplicate copy of a legal document.
  4. 4
    A rewriting, a document copied or written again.

Etymology

From Latin rescriptum (“written reply”).

This word in other languages

rescrit(Français)Reskript(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "rescript"?
"rescript" is spelled R-E-S-C-R-I-P-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɹiːskɹɪpt/.
What does "rescript" mean?
As a noun, "rescript" means: A clarification of a point of law by a monarch issued upon formal consultation by a lower magistrate.
How do you pronounce "rescript"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "rescript" is /ˈɹiːskɹɪpt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "rescript"?
From Latin rescriptum (“written reply”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “rescript”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is R-E-S-C-R-I-P-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈɹiːskɹɪpt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list