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

Maker’s Mark has committed to transitioning a million acres of conventional farmland to regenerative over the next three years. —Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

This regenerative ability acts as a biological time capsule, allowing olive trees to survive environmental stresses that would otherwise be fatal to less adaptable species. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

Once a thriving dairy farm, Rancho Dos Pueblos also offers fertile ground for regenerative agriculture—whether cultivating citrus or avocados. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025

The switch between regenerative and friction braking during a single pedal movement can cause a vehicle's brakes to grab differently resulting in a slow or stop that is not smooth. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 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