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

Pain and injuries can also be treated non-invasively without drugs or injections using the SoftWave TRT (Tissue Regeneration Technology), which works like a jumpstart for the body’s natural regenerative process, breaking down scar tissue and activating stem cells. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

He’s also invested in Regenerate, which develops regenerative injectables used by UFC athletes. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026

Ashlee Marie Preston is an award-winning travel writer, storyteller, visual artist, and regenerative systems strategist. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026

These fall into categories like anti-aging and regenerative treatments. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 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