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regeneration

noun
rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
the process of regrowing, renewing, or restoring

Example Sentences

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

Urban regeneration transformed the old city center.

Example Expressions

spiritual regeneration

Synonyms

Renewal, Restoration, Rejuvenation, renewal, revival, rebirth, restoration, recovery
Entry 1
Renewal, Restoration, Rejuvenation
Entry 2
renewal, revival, rebirth, restoration, recovery

Antonyms

Degeneration, Deterioration, Decline, decay, destruction, decline
Entry 1
Degeneration, Deterioration, Decline
Entry 2
decay, destruction, decline

Collocations

urban regeneration, tissue regeneration, economic regeneration

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