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

Other offerings include regeneration projects across the U.K. and overseas to revitalize communities and historic buildings. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024

The Equinox’s one-pedal braking, which increases energy regeneration when slowing down, is effective and easy to modulate for precise stops. —Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2024

Its innovative proposition to use art to drive rural regeneration has put the Seto Inland Sea firmly on the global art map. —Kate Crockett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2023

When not catastrophic, fires are part of regeneration for sequoias, many of which are between 250 and 300 feet tall. —Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024

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