adj

regenerative

Regenerative (adj) means relating to or capable of regeneration; able to regrow or renew. Example: “Regenerative medicine aims to repair damaged organs using the body's own cells.”

adj

Relating to or capable of regeneration; able to regrow or renew.

"Regenerative medicine aims to repair damaged organs using the body's own cells."

"The car's regenerative brakes recharge the battery as it slows down."

How to use regenerative

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that helps regrow, renew, or recover energy that would otherwise be lost.

Common pairings

regenerative medicine regenerative braking regenerative agriculture

Word forms

more regenerative comparative, most regenerative superlative

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_____ medicine aims to repair damaged organs using the body's own cells.

Etymology

From Middle French régénératif.

Origin: Middle French

Rhymes for regenerative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “regenerative” mean?

The word “regenerative” means relating to or capable of regeneration; able to regrow or renew. In plain terms, describes something that helps regrow, renew, or recover energy that would otherwise be lost.

How do you use “regenerative” in a sentence?

Here is “regenerative” used in a sentence: “Regenerative medicine aims to repair damaged organs using the body's own cells.”

What part of speech is “regenerative”?

“Regenerative” is an adjective.

Where does the word “regenerative” come from?

The word “regenerative” comes from Middle French. From Middle French régénératif.