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/dʒˈɛnəɹətˌɪv/
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[ US /ˈdʒɛnɝətɪv/ ]
[ US /ˈdʒɛnɝətɪv/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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producing new life or offspring
the reproductive potential of a species is its relative capacity to reproduce itself under optimal conditions
the reproductive or generative organs -
having the ability to produce or originate
generative power
generative forces
How To Use generative In A Sentence
- Some of the components of the bioregenerative farm considered for application in rural regions of developing countries stem from results and experiences accomplished by using sophisticated techniques, such as algal systems for life-support space applications (3), for food production (4), for treatment of municipal wastes (5), etc. Chapter 17
- Functionalism as a linguistic approach is different from generative and cognitive approaches in that it makes no claim as to the cognitive reality of the mechanisms it proposes - that matter is irrelevant to its usefulness.
- Betty is a bundle of nerves, has a well-developed "New-England Conscience," and among other deviative (not degenerative) signs is possessed of an insatiate desire to climb trees. Why Worry?
- Advances in regenerative medicine means it's possible for damaged body parts to be regrown from human cells, and 60 Minutes featured the growing area of study. Growing Body Parts From Human Cells: '60 Minutes' Examines Idea (VIDEO)
- Discourse is thereby conceived as a ‘generative mechanism’ rather than as a self-referential sphere in which nothing of significance exists outside it.
- All patients had radiological evidence of degenerative arthritis.
- On the lower tier to the left of the tach is a needle that swings up and down between blue at the top and green at the bottom to let the driver know when the battery is expending power or getting a regenerative charge. Mississauga News
- She had been ill for years with bronchiectasis, an uncommon degenerative lung disease which she fought with exercises, diet, medication and willpower. Bird Cloud
- As the film unfolds, Coppola subtly shifts the perspective to show the plate glass windows as barriers and Tokyo's apparent absurdities are gradually revealed as a positive and regenerative force.
- A multi-phase electric motor that fits into a wheel hub and provides accelerative and regenerative power to a vehicle.