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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Its longevity stems from Stone's focus on a supportive team culture, direct sourcing from regenerative farms, and meticulous waste management to preserve tight margins. Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Throttle calibration, regenerative braking, controller tuning, battery thermal management and long-term reliability all matter just as much as peak power. New Atlas, 27 July 2026 The fest plays out on the pastures of the Mannix Family ranch in Helmville every June, and focuses on regenerative agriculture, food, music, and Western heritage. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026 The trend originated in South Korea, where PDRN was first embraced for its skin-healing and regenerative properties in both medical and cosmetic settings. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 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 9 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

regenerative

adjective
1
: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
2
: tending to regenerate

Medical Definition

regenerative

adjective
1
: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
2
: tending to regenerate

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