regeneration
0 antonyms and opposites of regeneration, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The regrowth of damaged or lost living tissue.
How to use regeneration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin regeneratio, built from re- plus generatio, "generation, creation."
Full origin of regeneration →Frequently asked questions
What does “regeneration” mean?
The word “regeneration” means the regrowth of damaged or lost living tissue. In plain terms, the process of growing back or rebuilding something, whether it's body tissue or a run-down part of a city.
How do you use “regeneration” in a sentence?
Here is “regeneration” used in a sentence: “The lizard's tail regeneration takes about two months.”
What is another word for “regeneration”?
Words with a similar meaning to “regeneration” include palingenesia, rebirth and regen.
What part of speech is “regeneration”?
“Regeneration” is a noun.
Where does the word “regeneration” come from?
The word “regeneration” comes from Latin. From Latin regeneratio, built from re- plus generatio, "generation, creation.".
Is “regeneration” a common word?
“Regeneration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “regeneration” have?
“Regeneration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the regrowth of damaged or lost living tissue.
What is the difference between regeneration and regrowth?
Regeneration refers to the process by which damaged or lost living tissue is rebuilt, restoring structure and function, such as a lizard regenerating its tail. Regrowth is a more general term for anything growing back, which may or may not involve the complex biological repair implied by regeneration. Regeneration is also used more broadly for renewing rundown areas or systems, a sense regrowth does not typically carry.
How is regeneration used differently in biology versus urban planning?
In biology, regeneration describes the regrowth of damaged or lost living tissue, such as skin healing or an organism regrowing a limb. In urban planning, regeneration describes the renewal of a physical area or system, such as redeveloping a neglected neighborhood, rather than any biological process.