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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Both styles are made with regenerative cotton. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026 His car offered dynamic braking with regenerative capabilities, using the motor to slow the car and recharge its battery, a feature that would not be seen in cars for another century. Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026 Across Iowa’s rolling hills, regenerative farming practices are building healthier soil. Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 In terms of places to stay, the region’s revival has been led by the arrival of Fowlescombe Farm, a 450-acre regenerative retreat near the wilds of Dartmoor featuring 10 luxurious suites housed in timeworn stone barns and a Victorian farmhouse, decorated in a sleek but sensitive contemporary style. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

regenerative

adjective
re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
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- How to pronounce regenerative (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
2
: tending to regenerate

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