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

Both Clennam and Hurstwood eventually take up with a 20-something woman – one finding regeneration in that relationship, the other dishevelment and death. —Matthew Redmond, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025

The rats and mice consumed seeds and seedlings, hampering the regeneration of native plant species. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

The energy-efficient regeneration process helps reduce wear and tear on the brake pads. —Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025

However, factors such as existing liver conditions, age, lifestyle choices, and nutritional status can significantly impact this regeneration process. —Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025

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