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

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

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