1 : able to be extended for another time period : able to be renewed
▪ a renewable life insurance policy ▪ a renewable lease 2 : restored or replaced by natural processes : able to be replaced by nature
▪ Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care. ▪ Wind and water are renewable fuel sources. — opposite nonrenewable
▪ a renewable life insurance policy ▪ a renewable lease
▪ Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care. ▪ Wind and water are renewable fuel sources. — opposite nonrenewable





