Renewable
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Renewable ( adjective )
- Able to be renewed or replenished.
- Able to be replaced or replenished by natural processes.
- Capable of being replaced by natural processes.
Origin:
Early 16th century: from medieval latin renovabilis, from renovare "make new again".
Examples:
- Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly popular.
- Forests are a renewable resource that can be replanted after they have been harvested.
- Renewable resources, such as water and timber, are essential for human survival.
- Renewable energy is an important step towards reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
- Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power can provide a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
(As a verb)
Renewable ( verb )
- Able to be renewed or replenished.
- Able to be replaced or replenished by natural processes.
- Capable of being replaced by natural processes.
Origin:
Early 16th century: from medieval latin renovabilis, from renovare "make new again".
Examples:
- Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly popular.
- Forests are a renewable resource that can be replanted after they have been harvested.
- Renewable resources, such as water and timber, are essential for human survival.
- Renewable energy is an important step towards reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
- Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power can provide a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.