regeneration

noun

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tion ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 

ˌrē-

1

: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated

2

: spiritual renewal or revival

3

: renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process

4

: utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

Examples of regeneration in a Sentence

the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets

Recent Examples on the Web

Collagen Stimulation Collagen stimulation essentially helps spur skin’s natural regeneration process. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025

Cooldown reduced from 180 to 90 seconds The perk no longer goes on cooldown when a player has a full pack of equipment Unmatched Zeal: Health regeneration bonus increased from 5% to 20% Perk now works against Terminus-level enemies as well. —Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025

True partnerships with farms that practice biodiversity and soil regeneration will gain momentum this year with hyper local sourcing also a focus. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

For those experiencing greater sensitivity, this can be painful and place more stress on cell regeneration that is already less active. —Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for regeneration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

regeneration

noun

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tion ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən 

ˌrē-

: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated

Medical Definition

regeneration

noun

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tion ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən, ˌrē- 

1

: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated

2

: the renewal, regrowth, or restoration of a body or a bodily part, tissue, or substance after injury or as a normal bodily process

continual regeneration of epithelial cells

regeneration of the uterine lining

compare regulation sense 2a