regeneration

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
  2. noun feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input
  3. noun the activity of spiritual or physical renewal

Etymology

From re- + generation or regenerate + -ion, from Latin regenerātiō.

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