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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While regenerative treatments sometimes work to heal a UCL with only a small tear, surgery ultimately ended up becoming the best option. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025 The following year, the foundation created a small regenerative edible garden for employees and the greater community, which has become something of a teaching lab. Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025 Soil Carbon Sequestration through Regenerative Agriculture A 2022 study by the Rodale Institute shows regenerative farming practices such as cover cropping, no-till, and rotational grazing can sequester up to 3 tons of CO2 per hectare annually. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 For its part, hair care company Davines (a branch of the Davines Group) has partnered with the Rodale Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture, in an effort to innovate and cultivate processes that enhance soil health and regeneration. Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for regenerative

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 18 Jul. 2025.

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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