Noun: regeneration ri,je-nu'rey-shun
- Forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting
"The regeneration of the committee aimed to address previous shortcomings";
- re-formation
- The activity of spiritual or physical renewal
"The city underwent a period of regeneration, transforming abandoned buildings into vibrant community spaces"
- (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
"The regeneration of a lizard's tail is a remarkable example of tissue regrowth"
- Feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input
"regeneration in audio systems can lead to the annoying squeal known as feedback";
- positive feedback
Derived forms: regenerations
Type of: biological process, feedback, organic process, reconstruction, resurgence, revitalisation [Brit], revitalization, revival, revivification
Encyclopedia: Regeneration, Baptismal