regenerating
|re-gen-er-at-ing|
/rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
(regenerate)
renewal and restoration
Etymology
'regenerate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'regenerare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'generare' meant 'to beget' or 'to produce'.
'regenerate' passed into English from Latin 'regenerare' and Medieval Latin 'regeneratus', entering English usage from the 16th–17th century and becoming the modern English word 'regenerate'.
Initially, it meant 'to be born again or produced again', and over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to renew, restore, or bring back to a better state', including biological regrowth and moral or institutional renewal.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle or gerund form of 'regenerate'.
The marsh is regenerating after the cleanup.
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Verb 2
undergoing growth or restoration; bringing back to a former, better, or more vigorous condition (used in contexts such as ecology, biology, organizations, or systems).
Coral reefs are regenerating slowly after the bleaching event.
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Adjective 1
causing or characterized by regeneration; renewing or able to renew itself.
Scientists study regenerating tissues to understand how to repair injuries.
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Last updated: 2026/01/21 00:29