Renewable: meaning, definitions and examples

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renewable

 

[ rɪˈnjuəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
The environment
Context #1 | Adjective

energy

Capable of being renewed or replaced indefinitely, such as energy from the sun or wind.

Synonyms

clean, green, sustainable

Examples of usage

  • Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, and hydropower.
  • Using renewable resources helps reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Context #2 | Noun

energy

A source of energy that is not depleted when used, such as solar or wind power.

Synonyms

alternative, clean, green

Examples of usage

  • Many countries are investing in renewable to combat climate change.
  • The government offers incentives for the use of renewable energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "renewable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renovável

🇮🇳 नवीकरणीय

🇩🇪 erneuerbar

🇮🇩 terbarukan

🇺🇦 відновлюваний

🇵🇱 odnawialny

🇯🇵 再生可能な

🇫🇷 renouvelable

🇪🇸 renovable

🇹🇷 yenilenebilir

🇰🇷 재생 가능

🇸🇦 متجدد

🇨🇿 obnovitelný

🇸🇰 obnoviteľný

🇨🇳 可再生的

🇸🇮 obnovljiv

🇮🇸 endurnýjanlegur

🇰🇿 жаңартылатын

🇬🇪 განახლებადი

🇦🇿 bərpa olunan

🇲🇽 renovable

Word origin

The term 'renewable' originated from the Latin word 'renovare', which means 'to renew'. The concept of renewable energy has gained importance in recent years due to concerns about climate change and the depletion of non-renewable resources. The shift towards renewable energy sources is seen as a sustainable solution for the future.

See also: renewability, renewal, renewed.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,717 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.