regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
-ˈje-nə-rə-,
-ˈjen-rə-
1
: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
2
: tending to regenerate

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The Italian mill’s linen denim fabrics are 100 percent European, made from a blend of French linen fibers and Greek regenerative cotton, certified by Regenagri. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 In 2024, in line with their commitment to promoting increasingly regenerative production models, the group began a collaboration with the fabric recycling business WeTurn promoting a regenerative economy model that reintegrates waste materials into production processes. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 It could be used, for example, to help ensure farmers were looking after their soil and practicing regenerative agriculture. Zoe Corbyn, Time, 14 Oct. 2025 Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regenerative

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of regenerative was in the 14th century

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“Regenerative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regenerative. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

regenerative

adjective
re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
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- How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
2
: tending to regenerate

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