Regeneration

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of regeneration

noun the process of renewal, restoration, or growth

Example Sentences

A1 Plants use regeneration to grow new leaves after they fall off.

A2 Some animals have the ability of regeneration, allowing them to regrow lost body parts.

B1 The city implemented a regeneration project to revitalize the run-down neighborhood.

B2 The scientist's research focused on the process of tissue regeneration in mammals.

C1 The company invested in a regeneration program to improve the sustainability of their products.

C2 The environmentalist advocated for the regeneration of the forest ecosystem to restore biodiversity.

Examples of regeneration in a Sentence

formal The process of tissue regeneration is crucial for wound healing.

informal After a tough workout, your muscles need time for regeneration.

slang I heard that new face cream is like a miracle for skin regeneration.

figurative The city's regeneration project breathed new life into the old neighborhood.

Grammatical Forms of regeneration

past tense

regenerated

plural

regenerations

comparative

more regenerated

superlative

most regenerated

present tense

regenerates

future tense

will regenerate

perfect tense

has regenerated

continuous tense

is regenerating

singular

regeneration

positive degree

regenerate

infinitive

to regenerate

gerund

regenerating

participle

regenerated

Origin and Evolution of regeneration

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'regeneration' originated from the Latin word 'regeneratio', which is derived from the verb 'regenerare' meaning 'to create anew'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'regeneration' has evolved to encompass not only the idea of creating anew, but also the process of renewal, revival, or restoration.