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

The trend originated in South Korea, where PDRN was first embraced for its skin-healing and regenerative properties in both medical and cosmetic settings. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Overton also subsequently led the policy process that resulted in USDA committing $700 million to a regenerative-farming program, championed by Kennedy, that seeks to avoid heavy dependence on chemical fertilizer and pesticides. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Extractive leadership treats human capacity as a resource to be spent; regenerative leadership treats it as one to be renewed, because the alternative is a workforce where 77% burn out and a meaningful share never fully return. — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Sky High Farm uses regenerative agricultural practices to grow nutrient-dense food while improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity and increasing access to fresh food for communities in need. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 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