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

This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices. —Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Imagine the regenerative effect of an EV yet built with the centuries-old standards of finishing, and jostling for attention with a Mandala-like enamel dial. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025

The mill, which has production in Turkey and Egypt, has entered into an agreement with a Greek organization and nearly 600 cotton farmers in Greece to buy their regenerative cotton. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025

In recent years, Ibiza’s farm-to-fork movement has exploded, with trendy regenerative destination restaurants like Juntos Farm. —Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 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