Meaning & use

renewable

adjective·Academic

Able to be replaced naturally or continue indefinitely, or capable of being extended or renewed.

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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.

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