noun
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regeneration
Regeneration (noun) means the regrowth of damaged or lost living tissue. Example: “The lizard's tail regeneration takes about two months.”
noun
1
The regrowth of damaged or lost living tissue.
"The lizard's tail regeneration takes about two months."
"Some starfish are capable of regeneration if they lose an arm."
"Doctors hope new treatments will speed up the regeneration of damaged skin."
2
The large-scale renewal or rebuilding of a rundown area or system.
"The conversion of so many old industrial buildings into living quarters was a major factor in the regeneration."
"Urban regeneration transformed the derelict docklands into a thriving neighborhood."
"The council's regeneration plan includes new homes, shops and a park beside the river."
"After years of neglect, the town centre needed serious regeneration."
How to use regeneration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of growing back or rebuilding something, whether it's body tissue or a run-down part of a city.
Common pairings
urban regeneration
tissue regeneration
economic regeneration
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Word forms
- Plural
- regenerations
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Etymology
From Latin regeneratio, built from re- plus generatio, "generation, creation."
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Rhymes for regeneration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
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