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

Food systems now account for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, but scientists say regenerative agriculture and climate-smart farming can help flip that into a future where farms also help grow climate solutions. —Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025

The new material is applied in the same way as conventional fluoride treatments, but with far more regenerative potential. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025

The initial cotton planting on one hectare of land started in 2023, producing 2,400 kilos of regenerative cotton. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

Vitality backs technologies and systems that are energy-efficient, resilient, and regenerative; in short, designed like nature. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025

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