Regeneration: meaning, definitions and examples

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regeneration

 

[ rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The process of regrowing or repairing damaged or missing cells, tissues, or organs in a biological organism.

Synonyms

rebirth, renewal, restoration.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained that the regeneration of tissue would take several weeks.
  • Stem cells are known for their ability to promote regeneration in the body.
Context #2 | Noun

environment

The renewal or restoration of a degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystem.

Synonyms

rehabilitation, rejuvenation, replenishment.

Examples of usage

  • The forest fire had devastating effects, but nature's regeneration began soon after.
  • Efforts to support the regeneration of coral reefs are crucial for marine biodiversity.
Context #3 | Noun

fiction

The ability of a character, especially in a science fiction or fantasy story, to heal, recover, or revive after being injured or defeated.

Synonyms

healing factor, resilience, revival.

Examples of usage

  • The superhero's power of rapid regeneration allowed him to bounce back from any battle.
  • In the novel, the protagonist's regeneration ability played a key role in the plot.

Translations

Translations of the word "regeneration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regeneração

🇮🇳 पुनर्जनन

🇩🇪 Regeneration

🇮🇩 regenerasi

🇺🇦 регенерація

🇵🇱 regeneracja

🇯🇵 再生 (さいせい)

🇫🇷 régénération

🇪🇸 regeneración

🇹🇷 rejenerasyon

🇰🇷 재생 (재생)

🇸🇦 تجديد

🇨🇿 regenerace

🇸🇰 regenerácia

🇨🇳 再生 (zàishēng)

🇸🇮 regeneracija

🇮🇸 endurnýjun

🇰🇿 регенерация

🇬🇪 რეგენერაცია

🇦🇿 regenerasiya

🇲🇽 regeneración

Etymology

The word 'regeneration' originated from the Latin word 'regeneratio', which means renewal or restoration. The concept of regeneration has been present in various fields such as biology, ecology, and literature, reflecting the inherent human fascination with renewal and growth. The term has evolved to encompass not only physical regeneration but also emotional and spiritual renewal, highlighting the importance of resilience and healing in the face of challenges.

See also: regenerated.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,466 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.