reparative

adjective

re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈper-ə-tiv How to pronounce reparative (audio)
ri-ˈpa-rə-tiv
1
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
2
: serving to make amends

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Habib University's curriculum is based on an explicitly postcolonial perspective to develop a reparative form of education that is centered on the philosophical, spiritual, and ethical roots of Pakistan’s culture. Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 Murphy-Rose recommends a rich formula and to avoid excessive hand washing—L’Occitane’s is my personal favorite and always at my bedside, but CeraVe’s is also very reparative. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025 This sulfate-free formula gently cleanses without stripping moisture, infusing your strands with reparative antioxidants, amino acids, and fatty acids to strengthen and smooth. Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025 Sleep facilitates the spine’s natural reparative and regenerative processes. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reparative

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reparative was in 1582

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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparative. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

reparative

adjective
re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈpar-ət-iv How to pronounce reparative (audio)
: of, relating to, or serving to repair

Medical Definition

reparative

adjective
re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈpar-ət-iv How to pronounce reparative (audio)
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
reparative dentistry

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