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

Obviously the scale is not going to be huge relative to the whole globe, but that is one consideration, and certainly would become a factor if regenerative is adopted across agriculture more broadly. —John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Battery-electric vehicles use regenerative braking technology that captures and stores energy during deceleration. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

Onboard regenerative brakes slow you down and bring you to a smooth stand-still, similar to how the brakes work on most electric vehicles. —Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025

Alex Faherty, chief executive officer, weighs in with a look at the Faherty’s Sun & Waves All Day Market café in Spring Lake, N.J., and his twin brother tackled the regenerative story. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regenerative

• regenerative medicine

Rhymes for regenerative

• degenerative
• generative
• neurodegenerative

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