noun
1. (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
• Derivationally related forms: ↑regenerate
• Topics: ↑biology, ↑biological science
• Hypernyms: ↑organic process, ↑biological process
• Hyponyms: ↑morphallaxis
2. feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input
• Syn: ↑positive feedback
• Derivationally related forms: ↑regenerate
• Hypernyms: ↑feedback
• Hyponyms: ↑vicious circle, ↑vicious cycle
3. forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting
• Syn: ↑re-formation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑regenerate
• Hypernyms: ↑reconstruction
4. the activity of spiritual or physical renewal
• Derivationally related forms: ↑regenerate
• Hypernyms: ↑revival, ↑resurgence, ↑revitalization, ↑revitalisation, ↑revivification
Useful english dictionary. 2012.