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

Electric vehicles made regenerative braking, active safety systems, and over-the-air software updates normal. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026

Crescent’s strategy relies on working extensively with regenerative cotton programs, where traceability is built in from the farm level. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

In the meantime, the overall design could also be applied to help treat regenerative issues in organs and wounds. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 June 2026

So Fino Vino is into like regenerative farming, seasonal food. —AFAR Media, 30 May 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