regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tiv 

-ˈje-nə-rə-, 

-ˈjen-rə-

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate

Examples of regenerative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike traditional hair loss drugs (which block hormones) or transplants (which move hair), regenerative treatments use cellular signaling to tell your body to start growing hair again. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026

But it’s also led to the discovery of a new molecule involved in the regenerative capacity of muscle that is now part of a drug in an FDA trial that would maintain muscle health, mass, and strength with age. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026

He is also involved in the regenerative bourbon brand, Brother’s Bond Bourbon, with his former The Vampire Diaries costar Paul Wesley. —Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Some 5,000 materials will be on display in the textiles area, and there will also be separate hubs for innovation, footwear, home interiors and regenerative agriculture. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regenerative

• regenerative medicine

Rhymes for regenerative

• degenerative
• generative
• neurodegenerative

Kids Definition

regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv 

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate

Medical Definition

regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv, -ˈjen-(ə-)rət- 

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate