regeneracy

noun

re·​gen·​er·​a·​cy ri-ˈje-nə-rə-sē How to pronounce regeneracy (audio)
-ˈjen-rə-
: the state of being regenerated

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of regeneracy was in 1620

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“Regeneracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regeneracy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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