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

Examples of regenerative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Kirtley says the setup currently recaptures about 96% of its energy input—sort of like how an EV uses regenerative braking to recharge a bit during a trip. Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025 Farmland owners and leasers, and irrigation districts can apply for funding to pay for novel technologies and regenerative agriculture practices for a two-year period. Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025 Instead, progress depends on a mosaic of smaller, smarter moves including renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, better transit, and cleaner industry, to name a few. Chelsea Haney october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025 Among the award recipients were Unilever, for its sustainability efforts, which is working toward net zero emissions, regenerative agriculture, 97 percent deforestation, free sourcing and major cuts in virgin plastic by 2026. James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Regenerative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regenerative. Accessed 30 Oct. 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

More from Merriam-Webster on regenerative

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!