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

Telo To solve the first issue, Telo makes use of a lot of regenerative braking. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

This is for a variety of reasons, but relatively low speeds, gentle acceleration, extensive regenerative braking, and little resemblance to sustained motorway driving are key among them. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Hot spring waters are touted for carrying healing and regenerative qualities, and the hotel advertises 100% natural and non-chlorinated water, flowing from aquifers in the earth and into the property’s pools. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

In the context of Subaru and Toyota’s EVs, the regenerative braking force can be stepped up or down off-throttle, with four levels of strength available. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

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