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

In an ideal future scenario, the diversity of architects will reflect the communities that are being served (namely all communities), and the future of design will be dynamic, flexible, regenerative, sustainable, equitable and artful. —Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025

Its transaxle pairs to two motors, one as a regenerative generator and the other a traction motor for propulsion. —Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025

General Liver Health Reminders Maintaining liver health is crucial for supporting its regenerative capabilities. —Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025

The answer, some say, is a gigantic particle accelerator that saves energy by using the high-energy physics version of regenerative braking. 10. —IEEE Spectrum, 30 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