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Definition of reparative

reparative

/rɪˈpɛrətɪv/
re · par · a · tive
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reparative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Serving or tending to repair, restore, or heal damaged tissue, health, or physical structures.

Example

"Adequate sleep is essential for the body's natural reparative processes following intense physical exertion."

2

Intended to make amends, provide compensation, or redress a past wrong or injury.

Example

"The commission recommended a series of reparative measures to address the historical injustices suffered by the community."

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• Rhymes for reparative

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repark
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repast

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin reparativus, from Latin reparare ('to restore or put back in order'), formed from re- ('again') and parare ('to prepare or make ready').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reparative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reparative
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