n.[ L. redditio, fr. reddere to give back, to return: cf. F. reddition. See Render. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Restoration: restitution: surrender. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Explanation; representation. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The reddition or application of the comparison. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. redditivus. ] (Gram.) Answering to an interrogative or inquiry; conveying a reply; as, redditive words. [ 1913 Webster ]