1. (n.) A new birth; a re-creation; a regeneration; a continued existence in different manner or form.

2. (n.) That form of evolution in which the truly ancestral characters conserved by heredity are reproduced in development; original simple descent; -- distinguished from kenogenesis. Sometimes, in zoology, the abrupt metamorphosis of insects, crustaceans, etc.

adoption amendment change of allegiance change of heart change of mind circumcision conversion improvement new life palingenesis palingenesy reanimation rebirth reclamation recrudescence redeemedness redemption reform reformation refreshment regeneracy regenerateness regeneration regenesis rejuvenation rejuvenescence renaissance renascence renewal resurgence resurrection resuscitation revival revivescence revivescency revivification salvation second birth second wind second youth spiritual purification