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renewable

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈnjuː.ə.bl̩/

The English word “renewable” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Able to be renewed; capable of renewal.
  2. Sustainable; able to be regrown or renewed; having an ongoing or continuous source of supply.

noun

  1. A renewable resource or source of energy.
  2. A renewable fuse; a fuse which can be opened in order to replace the element.

Etymology

From renew + -able.

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