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

Hybrids were the first passenger vehicles to deploy regenerative braking, and all electrified vehicles use the valuable technology to conserve fuel and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. —Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025

Here, a host of experts will discuss the challenges and benefits of scaling regenerative practices, covering topics such as soil health, biodiversity, livestock and policies. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

Toyota’s Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) system manages the transition between regenerative braking and hydraulic brakes so smoothly that the shift is imperceptible. —Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025

Bathe in a forest revival Aid the island’s ecosystem with a trek through nearby Coco Hill Forest, a 66-acre forest and regenerative project owned by the writer and filmmaker Mahmood Patel. —Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regenerative

• regenerative medicine

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