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

Doctor Rogers makes things easy with this duo: The morning treatment shields your skin with antioxidant defenses for the day, and the night treatment gives your cells’ regenerative cycle a huge boost. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2024

No plugs here: A hybrid’s electric motor is charged by its gas engine and by regenerative braking, which recovers the energy used when a car is stopping. —Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 May 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