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

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

Additionally, Reddy said to expect to see more mass-market denim made from regenerative cotton, hemp blends, and recycled fibers, all with an emphasis on ethical production methods while lowering a product’s environmental impact. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025

Getting even this far has been no easy feat, reflecting the difficulty of increasing the number of regenerative farms. —Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

The force of most regenerative systems can be adjusted for more or less energy recuperation. —Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024

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