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regenerate.

To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/
  1. To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

    transitive
  2. To revitalize.

    transitive
  3. To replace lost or damaged tissue.

    transitive
  4. To become reconstructed.

    intransitive
  5. To undergo a spiritual rebirth.

    intransitive
  6. Of a water softener: to flush out the minerals extracted from the water supply.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From Latin regenerātus, perfect passive participle of regenerō, from re- + generō, from genus, generis (“descent, origin, birth”); -ō, equivalent to re- + generate.

adj/ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹɪt/
  1. Spiritually reborn.

    not-comparable
  2. Reproduced.

    not-comparable · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Latin regenerātus, perfect passive participle of regenerō, from re- + generō, from genus, generis (“descent, origin, birth”); -ō, equivalent to re- + generate.

noun
  1. One who is spiritually reborn.

Where this word comes from

From Latin regenerātus, perfect passive participle of regenerō, from re- + generō, from genus, generis (“descent, origin, birth”); -ō, equivalent to re- + generate.

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