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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But elsewhere, reparative justice projects are already underway.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Recognition alone is not enough; the state must also take responsibility for the harm it caused and ensure transparency, accountability, and reparative action.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026
"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
"Few markers have been found that permit prospective isolation of endothelial cells with reparative properties in both mice and humans, making these findings exciting for future study."
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2024
But at last the fault was cut out, and a nice healthy splice substituted by the reparative surgery which has been so often mentioned.
From A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route by Florence Kimball Russel
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