adjective
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renewable
rih-NYOO-uh-bl
Renewable (adjective) means Able to be renewed or extended. Example: “The gym membership is renewable online before the end of the year.”
adjective
1
Able to be renewed or extended.
"The gym membership is renewable online before the end of the year."
"Is this passport renewable by post, or must I go in person?"
"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.
"Wind and solar power are renewable, so they will never run out."
"The school installed panels to use renewable energy for its lights."
"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
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Word forms
- Plural
- renewables
- Comparative
- more renewable
- Superlative
- most renewable
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unrenewable
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What does “renewable” mean?
The word “renewable” means able to be renewed or extended. In plain terms, capable of being renewed, or (for energy) coming from a source that keeps replenishing itself.
How do you pronounce “renewable”?
“Renewable” is pronounced rih-NYOO-uh-bl (/ɹɪˈnu.ə.bl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “renewable” in a sentence?
Here is “renewable” used in a sentence: “The lease is renewable every twelve months.”
What part of speech is “renewable”?
“Renewable” is an adjective.
Is “renewable” a common word?
“Renewable” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “renewable” have?
“Renewable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be renewed or extended.
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?
Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenished and do not run out, such as solar, wind, and hydro power. Non-renewable energy comes from finite sources like coal, oil, and gas, which are used up faster than they can form.
What is the difference between renewable and sustainable?
Renewable describes a resource that replenishes itself naturally, while sustainable describes practices that can continue long-term without depleting resources or harming the environment. Renewable energy is one important part of sustainability, but the two words are not interchangeable.
What is the difference between renewable and recyclable?
Renewable refers to resources, especially energy, that nature replaces on its own, such as sunlight and wind. Recyclable refers to materials, such as glass or aluminium, that can be processed and used again.
What are common collocations with renewable?
Renewable frequently appears in phrases such as "renewable energy," "renewable resources," and "renewable sources." In contracts and agreements it also describes something able to be renewed, as in a "renewable subscription" or "renewable lease."
