Meaning & use
renewable
Able to be replaced naturally or continue indefinitely, or capable of being extended or renewed.
See it in a sentence
Solar and wind are renewable sources of energy that will not run out.
Her passport is renewable online without needing to visit an embassy.
A note on using this word
"Renewable energy" specifically contrasts with fossil fuels, which are finite resources that cannot be replenished quickly.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
nonrenewablefinite
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