ameliorative

[ uh-meel-yuh-rey-tiv, -mee-lee-uh- ]

adjective

1. making or intended to make something better, more bearable, or more satisfactory:

   Our objective is to make ameliorative changes that protect children more effectively and build a safer future for families.

Other Words From

• un·a·mel·io·ra·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ameliorative¹

ameliorat(e) ( def ) + -ive ( def )

Example Sentences

No ameliorative, no palliative, no restrictive, no remedial measure will avail.

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We may hazard a guess that most of the programme of ameliorative measures was the work of Engels, and perhaps the final section.

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It is emotional, altruistic, at best ameliorative, aiming to meet the individual situation as it arises and presents itself.

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He talked in a straightforward way with his villagers, reduced a number of rents and spent money freely in ameliorative work.

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There is among them a fine lite which responds to the appeal of the ideal and is found in every kind of ameliorative work.

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Related Words

• beneficial
• curative
• remedial
• salutary