regeneration
UK: rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn | US: rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn
n. the process of being renewed, restored, or regrown, especially in biological or ecological contexts
n. spiritual or moral revival
n. (technology) the regrowth of lost or damaged tissues or organs
The word "regeneration" originates from Latin regeneratio, combining re- (meaning "again") and generare (meaning "to produce" or "create"). The root gener- is linked to birth, creation, and growth (seen in words like "generate" and "generation"). Over time, the term evolved to encompass biological renewal (e.g., tissue repair), ecological recovery (e.g., forest regrowth), and metaphorical revival (e.g., spiritual rebirth). The suffix -ation solidifies its noun form, emphasizing the process or result of renewal.
The lizard’s tail shows remarkable regeneration after being severed.
Urban renewal projects aim at the regeneration of neglected neighborhoods.
The sermon focused on the regeneration of the soul through faith.
Scientists study stem cells for their potential in human tissue regeneration.
The forest’s regeneration took decades after the wildfire.