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Synonyms & Similar Words
renewal
restoration
rejuvenation
rebirth
revival
resurgence
revitalization
replenishment
reconstruction
renovation
transformation
reform
redevelopment
rehabilitation
rebuilding
reformation
regeneration
revitalism
recrudescence
resurgence
resuscitation
reanimation
revivification
renovation
replenishment
restoration
rebirth
renewal
reform
regeneration
renovation
rehabilitation
revitalization
rejuvenation.
Meaning of Regeneration
The primary meaning of the word "Regeneration" is the process of regenerating or being regenerated, especially the natural process by which some animals, such as certain worms and fish, replace lost or damaged body parts.
Definitions
- The process of regenerating or being regenerated, especially the natural process by which some animals replace lost or damaged body parts.
- The action or process of regenerating someone or something, especially in a spiritual or moral sense.
- The replacement of lost or damaged cells, tissues, or organs in an organism.
Etymology of Regeneration
The word "Regeneration" comes from the Latin words "regenerare," meaning "to regenerate," and "regeneratio," meaning "a renewing."
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including biology, theology, and social reform, to describe the process of renewal, restoration, or rebirth.
Example Uses
- The city underwent a process of regeneration after the natural disaster, with new buildings and infrastructure being constructed.
- The doctor specialized in the regeneration of damaged tissues and organs.
- The company's regeneration plan included investments in new technology and employee training.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
decay
deterioration
decline
degeneration
destruction
demolition
devastation
wreckage
ruin
decay
rot
putrefaction
spoilage
corruption
disintegration
fragmentation
dissolution
collapse
downfall
demise
extinction
obliteration
annihilation
eradication
elimination.