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

HexemBio is focused on restoring the regenerative capacity of blood stem cells. —Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Opened in 2023, the sleek, vaguely Scandi structure is built directly into a hillside on a 500-acre regenerative farm. —David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026

Now with brake-by-wire With regenerative braking fully active in off-road modes, the R2 effectively turns one-pedal driving into a nearly perfect hill-descent control system. —ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

More efficient, the Air has regenerative braking, reducing the occasions when a driver has to brake. —James Raia, Mercury News, 8 June 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