regeneration

noun

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tion ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 

ˌrē-

1

: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated

2

: spiritual renewal or revival

3

: renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process

4

: utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

Examples of regeneration in a Sentence

the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets

Recent Examples on the Web

The gel used in the treatment is derived from our own blood which is spun to produce fibrin-rich plasma acting as a natural filler stimulating collagen production, cellular regeneration and tissue repair. —Rana Good, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Regenerative Practices Much of the focus in sustainability is on minimizing harm or reaching net-zero impact, but the goal should be regeneration and a positive impact. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2024

These models can shed light on the fundamental biological processes behind milk production, tissue regeneration and the early stages of breast cancer development. —Gat Rauner, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024

From my own experience with the 2012 London Olympics, the Games’ success is grounded in a long-term strategy focused on regeneration and investment in the area. —Gavin Poole, Fortune Europe, 30 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

regeneration

noun

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tion ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən 

ˌrē-

: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated

Medical Definition

regeneration

noun

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tion ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən, ˌrē- 

1

: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated

2

: the renewal, regrowth, or restoration of a body or a bodily part, tissue, or substance after injury or as a normal bodily process

continual regeneration of epithelial cells

regeneration of the uterine lining

compare regulation sense 2a