regeneration

Everyday

1. (science) Regeneration is when a living thing grows back a lost part, such as a lizard's tail or a starfish's arm. tree →
2. Regeneration of a town or area is when it is improved and rebuilt. tree →
3. Regeneration of a forest is when it grows back. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons it shows how some animals regrow body parts and how forests grow back; in geography it means making old areas better. Phrases: urban regeneration, regeneration of the forest.

Examples

• A starfish can grow a new arm by regeneration. tree →
• Lizards use regeneration to regrow tails. tree →
• The town centre was improved by regeneration. tree →
• The forest showed regeneration after the fire. tree →
• Human skin has some regeneration. tree →
• Planting trees helps the regeneration of the land. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Verb: regenerate. Re- means again; «generate» means make.