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

Garcia transitioned from a career in culinary arts and more than 10 years in hospitality to pursue regenerative agriculture full time. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

As part of its Regenerative Fund for Nature, Kering has been supporting the transition to regenerative agriculture in this area, slowly restoring the landscape to its former glory, alongside a whole host of collaborators. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Run by Emily and Ned Taylor, PT Ranch is a regenerative ranch that raises pork, lamb, turkey and chicken. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Brands should seek out increasingly regenerative cultivation. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 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