Main Entry:

¹re·gen·er·ate

Pronunciation:

\-rət\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English regenerat, from Latin regeneratus, past participle of regenerare to regenerate, from re- + generare to beget — more at generate

Date:

15th century

1 : formed or created again 2 : spiritually reborn or converted 3 : restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state

— re·gen·er·ate·ly adverb

— re·gen·er·ate·ness noun