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reparative

[ ri-par-uh-tiv ]
/ rɪˈpær ə tɪv /
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adjective
tending to repair; repairing; mending.
pertaining to or involving reparation.
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Also re·par·a·to·ry [ri-par-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]. /rɪˈpær əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/.

Origin of reparative

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