adjective
renewable
rih-NYOO-uh-bl
adjective
1
Able to be renewed or extended.
"The lease is renewable every twelve months."
2
Describing an energy source that is naturally replenished and doesn't run out, such as solar or wind.
"The country plans to get half its power from renewable energy by 2030."
How to Use Renewable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCapable of being renewed, or (for energy) coming from a source that keeps replenishing itself.
Common pairings
renewable energy
renewable resources
renewable contract
Word Forms
more renewable comparative, renewables plural, most renewable superlative
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