regenerate

/ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/

regenerate

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Definition

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

Etymology

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