Antonyms for re-generation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ri-jen-uh-rey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən

Definition of re-generation

Origin : mid-14c., from Late Latin regenerationem (nominative regeneratio) "a being born again," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin regenerare "make over, generate again," from re- "again" (see re-) + generare "to produce" (see generation). Originally spiritual; of animal tissue, early 15c.; of forests, 1888.

As in improvement : noun bettering; something bettered
As in purification : noun freeing, cleansing
As in renaissance : noun rebirth
As in revival : noun rebirth, reawakening
As in reconstruction : noun rebuilding
As in recovery : noun the process of regaining health
As in renewal : noun recurrence
As in rebirth : noun revival
As in lustration : noun purification
As in melioration : noun improvement
As in metanoia : noun conversion
As in reactivation : noun revival
As in recuperation : noun recovery
As in refurbishment : noun renewal
As in regeneration : noun conversion
As in renascence : noun revival
As in repossession : noun recovery
As in resumption : noun renewal
As in resuscitation : noun revival
As in retrieval : noun recovery
As in revampment : noun renewal
As in revitalization : noun revival
As in revivification : noun revival
As in conversion : noun change, adaptation

Example sentences :

In the event of such union, instinctive procreation will cease, and re-generation will begin.
Extract from : « Sex=The Unknown Quantity » by Ali Nomad

Synonyms for re-generation

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