1. rebirth or regeneration; spiritual renewal
Usage: formal
2. the exact reproduction of ancestral characteristics in successive generations
Usage: biology

Examples

• The philosopher wrote about palingenesis as a form of spiritual transformation.
• Ancient cultures often believed in palingenesis through various religious practices.
• The concept of palingenesis appears in several world religions.
• Biologists studied palingenesis in the development of certain species.
• The theory of palingenesis suggests that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny.
• Her personal palingenesis came after years of self-reflection.