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

Best Early Amazon Prime Day K-Beauty Deals Medicube’s take on the multi-balm trend, of course, includes PDRN (one of skin care’s buzziest ingredients, though research is still emerging on how its regenerative potential translates to topicals). — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Harnessing regeneration for healing Scientists are studying highly regenerative animals to uncover their secrets. — Junsu Kang, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

The project helped bring attention to regenerative farming and the importance of maintaining a sustainable ecosystem where people and animals can thrive together. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

The train can recharge using existing 480V cabling in yards and terminals, through dedicated charging infrastructure, and by recovering energy through regenerative braking. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 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