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

Despite facing challenges like high population density and crime, Berea's story is one of regeneration and hope. —Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Sleep helps your immune system through hormone regulation and regeneration of immune cells and proteins.5 Additionally, getting enough rest helps regulate your mood during the day, optimizing your hormone balance and immune function. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024

Could regeneration, renewal and/or rebirth be what await at the end of the Witches’ Road after all the dying along the way? —Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) recently published a paper on the regeneration of the site. —Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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