restorative

American  

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-] / rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /

adjective

1. serving to restore; pertaining to restoration.

2. capable of renewing health or strength.

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noun

1. a restorative agent, means, or the like.

2. a means of restoring a person to consciousness.

   Smelling salts serve as a restorative.

restorative British  

/ rɪˈstɒrətɪv /

adjective

1. tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc

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noun

1. anything that restores or revives, esp a drug or agent that promotes health or strength

Other Word Forms

• nonrestorative adjective
• unrestorative adjective

Etymology

Origin of restorative

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English restoratif (adjective and noun), from Middle French restauratif, from Latin restaurāt(us) (past participle of restaurāre “to rebuild, repair”; restore ) + Middle French -if -ive

Example Sentences

"As such, the proposal would have a largely non-invasive and restorative impact on the landscape features defined as important to the character areas."

From BBC

After a week of the normal chaos of school and family, she needed these peaceful, restorative Saturday morning rides with Dodger.

From Literature

“She does want to have your son referred to our community justice center and to have him engage in a restorative justice process. However, your son has to agree to participate.”

From Literature

“The pilot demonstrates that the combination of student leadership and restorative practices not only supports individual growth but also strengthens the collective fabric of schools and communities.”

From Los Angeles Times

They have joined forces to highlight the dangers of "one-punch" attacks and the benefits of what is known as restorative justice.

From BBC