Amelioration: meaning, definitions and examples

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amelioration

 

[ əˌmiːlɪəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,199, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.