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10 Language-to-English DictionariesReparative
/rɪˈpær.ə.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Making amends or providing relief for a wrong, injury, or damage.
"The government issued a formal apology and offered reparative financial compensation to the victims." - 2
Tending to repair, restore, or heal something that is broken, worn out, or damaged.
"The dermatologist recommended a specialized cream with reparative properties for dry and damaged skin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'reparativus', stemming from the verb 'reparare' (to restore, mend, or repair). It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 15th century, initially denoting actions related to compensation or the restoration of something damaged to its former condition.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Reparative" is said worldwide
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réparateur
Transliteration: réparateur
"Le gouvernement a pris des mesures réparatrices pour les victimes."
reparativ
Transliteration: reparativ
"Sie leisteten reparative Zahlungen als Entschädigung."
riparatore
Transliteration: riparatore
"La crema ha un effetto riparatore sulla pelle."
reparador
Transliteration: reparador
"Implementaron medidas reparadoras para solucionar el problema."
reparador
Transliteration: reparador
"O acordo incluiu uma compensação reparadora."
प्रतिकारात्मक
Transliteration: pratikaratmak
"उन्होंने पीड़ितों को प्रतिकारात्मक सहायता प्रदान की।"
赔偿性的
Transliteration: péicháng xìng de
"法院下令采取赔偿性的措施。"
배상의
Transliteration: baesang-ui
"그들은 배상의 조치를 취하기로 합의했다."
修復的な
Transliteration: shūfuku-tekina
"彼は被害者に対して修復的な措置をとった。"
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