Amelioration: meaning, definitions and examples
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amelioration
[ əˌmiːlɪəˈreɪʃən ]
improvement
The act of making something better; improvement.
Synonyms
betterment, enhancement, improvement
Examples of usage
- The amelioration of living conditions in the slums is a top priority for the government.
- The amelioration of the company's financial situation was a result of strategic planning and cost-cutting measures.
easing of pain or hardship
The relief or lessening of pain, suffering, or hardship.
Synonyms
alleviation, mitigation, relief
Examples of usage
- The amelioration of the patient's symptoms was achieved through medication and physical therapy.
- Diplomatic negotiations led to the amelioration of tensions between the two countries.
Translations
Translations of the word "amelioration" in other languages:
🇵🇹 melhoria
🇮🇳 सुधार
🇩🇪 Verbesserung
🇮🇩 perbaikan
🇺🇦 покращення
🇵🇱 ulepszenie
🇯🇵 改善 (kaizen)
🇫🇷 amélioration
🇪🇸 mejora
🇹🇷 iyileştirme
🇰🇷 개선 (gaeseon)
🇸🇦 تحسين (tahseen)
🇨🇿 zlepšení
🇸🇰 zlepšenie
🇨🇳 改善 (gǎishàn)
🇸🇮 izboljšanje
🇮🇸 bæting
🇰🇿 жақсарту
🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)
🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırma
🇲🇽 mejora
Word origin
The word 'amelioration' originated from the French word 'amélioration', which is derived from the Latin word 'ameliorare' meaning 'to make better'. The term has been used in English since the 18th century to describe the act of improving or making something better. Over time, 'amelioration' has come to be associated with the concept of enhancement, relief, and improvement in various contexts.