renewable Definition
re·new·able (ri no̵̅o̅′ə bəl, -nyo̵̅o̅′-)
adjective
- that can be renewed a renewable lease
- Ecol. that can be replenished naturally, as solar, wind, or water power renewable energy
renewable Related Forms
re·new′·abil′·ity noun
renewable Usage Examples
Preposition: on
anniversary: After this time, membership will run for a 12 month period renewable on each calendar anniversary.
Modifies a noun
- energy: The renewable energy they do produce is exempt from the Climate Change Levy.
- source: A target of 12 % energy from renewable sources has been set for 2010.
- electricity: Good Energy is the leading company in Britain to supply only 100 % renewable electricity.
- generation: Such forms of renewable energy generation would not necessitate the proposed grid upgrade.
- technology: In April 1993, the Agreement was extended to cover the full field of renewable energy technologies.
- generator: Local distribution company compliance is required for connection of the renewable generator to the national grid.
Modifying Another Word
- perpetually: The only realistic value is the rent, what a willing lessee will pay a willing lessor for a perpetually renewable annual lease.
- infinitely: Wind power seems like the perfect answer to our energy problems - it is clean, non-polluting and infinitely renewable.
- annually: Subscription to The British Veterans Recognition Card is an annually renewable membership offering a number of benefits.
- entirely: Some resorts in the Alps are already using entirely renewable energy.
- automatically: This policy is automatically renewable each month, with the payment being taken by Direct Debit.
- enough: There will be enough renewable energy to support those who can tap into it.
Preposition: after
year: The appointments are renewable after four years but cannot exceed eight years.
Preposition: in
installment: Fellowships are for five years in the first instance ( possibly renewable in two installments up to 10 years ).
Preposition: from
year: So she was able to offer us a winter-only mooring, renewable from year to year.
Preposition: for
Browse dictionary entries near renewable
- ‹ renew
- ‹ renegotiate
- ‹ renegotiable-rate mortgage
- ‹ renege
- ‹ renegado
- ‹ renegade
- ‹ Renee
- ‹ rendition
- ‹ rendezvous
- ‹ rendering

