reparative

Also re·par·a·to·ry

[ri-par-uh-tiv]

adjective

1. tending to repair; repairing; mending.

2. pertaining to or involving reparation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reparative¹

From the Late Latin word reparātīvus, dating back to 1650–60. See reparation, -ive

Example Sentences

If it doesn’t feel safe to address it in the moment, you can always talk to the individual in private — or with HR present — to unpack the nuances of the situation and make reparative decisions to prevent a repeat.

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Alagona also said it would serve as a form of reparative justice.

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"We saw the molecule stimulate reparative macrophages -- a type of white blood cell -- within the diabetic heart," Ms Fu said.

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She said she would continue to push the issue and that "restitution is a key pillar of any programme of reparative justice".

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But the governor took heat when the Legislature refused to take up other bills for a vote that would have created a California American Freedmen Affairs Agency and established a Fund for Reparations and Reparative Justice to pay for and carry out reparations policies approved by lawmakers.

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