regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
-ˈje-nə-rə-,
-ˈjen-rə-
1
: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
2
: tending to regenerate

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The cruise line has since developed more than 200 Go Green tours—from learning about regenerative farming in Yangon, Myanmar to meeting a designer in Tallinn, Estonia, who creates fashion using old garments and factory offcuts. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024 This is expected on hybrids, battery-electric vehicles and plug-ins as the brakes first must work through the regenerative motion, but this can become annoying with a traditional setup. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Facsimiles from Rahmani’s Ghost Net Journals (1991–2000) document her successful restoration of a dumpsite off the coast of Maine into a flourishing, regenerative wetland that is also her home. Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024 The salad blooms change with the seasons but are a harbinger of more modern flavors and clever use of regenerative flowers. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for regenerative 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of regenerative was in the 14th century

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“Regenerative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regenerative. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

regenerative

adjective
re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
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- How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
2
: tending to regenerate

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