regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tiv 

-ˈje-nə-rə-,

-ˈjen-rə-

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate

Examples of regenerative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The industry is primed for a massive transformation toward regenerative agriculture and circular economic strategies, says Belongie—and New Belgium aims to model that for the industry. —Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Additionally, innovations like regenerative agriculture and soil-monitoring technologies could offer hope for reversing the damage, along with subsidies for farmers adopting greener methods. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

And then regenerative and functional, utilizing technologies such as Emsculpt Neo and Emsella from BTL Industries. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

In winter driving, set the regenerative braking force to the lowest setting. —Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regenerative

• regenerative medicine

Kids Definition

regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv 

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate

Medical Definition

regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv, -ˈjen-(ə-)rət- 

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate