Regenerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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regenerating

 

[ ˌriːdʒəˈneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Regenerating refers to the process by which living organisms can regrow lost or damaged parts. This is a vital ability in various species, ranging from starfish that can regenerate lost limbs to salamanders that can regrow their tails. In a broader sense, regenerating can also apply to the restoration of electrical or mechanical systems. It's often associated with environmental recovery as well, where ecosystems regenerate after a disturbance. The term encapsulates a sense of renewal and restoration across different contexts.

Synonyms

rebuilding, renewing, restoring, reviving

Examples of usage

  • Some animals are capable of regenerating their limbs after injury.
  • Scientists are studying how to assist humans in regenerating damaged organs.
  • The forest started regenerating after the fire.
  • Certain plants have the ability to regenerate after being cut back.

Translations

Translations of the word "regenerating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regenerando

🇮🇳 पुनर्जनन

🇩🇪 regenerierend

🇮🇩 regenerasi

🇺🇦 регенерація

🇵🇱 regeneracja

🇯🇵 再生する

🇫🇷 régénération

🇪🇸 regeneración

🇹🇷 yenileme

🇰🇷 재생

🇸🇦 تجديد

🇨🇿 regenerace

🇸🇰 regenerácia

🇨🇳 再生

🇸🇮 regeneracija

🇮🇸 endurnýjun

🇰🇿 қайта жаңарту

🇬🇪 რეგენერაცია

🇦🇿 təzələmə

🇲🇽 regeneración

Etymology

The term 'regenerate' derives from the Latin word 'regenerare', which means 'to generate anew'. This Latin word is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'generare', meaning 'to produce or generate'. The use of the term in English can be traced back to the mid-19th century when it began to be applied in various scientific and biological contexts. Since then, 'regenerating' has been utilized not just in biology, but also in fields such as ecology, medicine, and technology, highlighting a fundamental concept of renewal and restoration that is integral to life and sustainability.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,769, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.