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

Kering has already begun sourcing materials from these projects, with regenerative raw materials appearing in its collections across various brands. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025

Its Sustainability Summit which begins on August 14th explores how music and environmental stewardship intersect, featuring discussions on regenerative urban design. —Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Its regenerative braking keeps drivers safe by instantly decreasing speed after easing up on the gas pedal. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025

To follow One Tree Hill Farms or learn more about regenerative agriculture investment models, visit OneTreeHillFarms.com or follow Edvin Ovasapyan and Shery Zarnegin on LinkedIn. —Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 July 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