reparative
Americanadjective
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tending to repair; repairing; mending.
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pertaining to or involving reparation.
Etymology
Origin of reparative
From the Late Latin word reparātīvus, dating back to 1650–60. See reparation, -ive
Example Sentences
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Once considered a hub of the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana is now "transitioning from being a crime scene to a sanctuary for healing and reparative justice", Ablakwa told hundreds of delegates.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch said the Pope's apology marked an important step, but stressed apologies alone were not enough and that real reparative justice needed to go further.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Alagona also said it would serve as a form of reparative justice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025
"We saw the molecule stimulate reparative macrophages -- a type of white blood cell -- within the diabetic heart," Ms Fu said.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024
A reparative period of about four days follows, and then a period of quiescence until the next menstruation commences.
From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin
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