regenerative

[ ri-jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by regeneration.
2. tending to regenerate.

Other Words From

• re·gener·a·tive·ly adverb
• nonre·gener·a·tive adjective
• nonre·gener·a·tive·ly adverb
• unre·gener·a·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regenerative¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word regenerātīvus. See regenerate, -ive

Example Sentences

Artblocks, a platform that sells regenerative digital art, raised $48 million in 2021 alone.

From Salon

Growing food differently, using regenerative methods, using these carbon farming methods, has the greatest potential to draw down carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and back into the soil, back into the Earth, where we need more of it to lie.

From Salon

“It’s regenerative agriculture,” he said, which can repair the environment and protect it from climate change.

From Los Angeles Times

One measure to future-proof the industry that has the support of Mr Croce is a "green premium" - a small tax levied on coffee given to farmers to invest in regenerative agricultural practices, which help protect and sustain the viability of farmlands.

From BBC

All three do outside consulting on various aspects of gardening, homesteading and raising chickens, which led to Occidental College recruiting Jordanne to teach a popular class in regenerative gardening and sustainable animal care, with occasional input from her siblings.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• artistic
• developmental