Agency Dictionary

Regenerative

adjectivePronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv/

What does “Regenerative” mean?

Relating to or capable of renewing, restoring, or reforming biological vitality and structural equilibrium.

Etymology

From regenerate plus -ive, or from Medieval Latin regenerativus. The adjective names anything capable of renewing biological vitality, restoring structural equilibrium, or reversing degradation.

Usage note

Regenerative describes systems designed to restore what they consume: regenerative agriculture rebuilds soil, regenerative medicine grows replacement tissue, regenerative design gives back more than it takes.

Synonyms

restorative
renewing
revitalizing
healing

Word family

regenerate
regeneration
regenerator

Usage examples

behind this regenerative, recurring, and holistic cycle, we can capture much stronger and universal
Design.0 - Beyond the Surface of Forms

Source editions

Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.

Design.0 - Beyond the Surface of FormsMay 10, 2023Read the edition

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