Ameliorative: meaning, definitions and examples

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ameliorative

 

[ əˈmiːljəˌreɪtɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive

Intended to make something bad or unsatisfactory better; improving or uplifting in nature.

Synonyms

enhancing, improving, uplifting

Examples of usage

  • Her ameliorative efforts have significantly improved the living conditions in the community.
  • The new policies have a more ameliorative approach towards social issues.
  • The organization focuses on providing ameliorative solutions to help those in need.
  • The ameliorative measures taken by the government have led to a decrease in poverty rates.
  • His ameliorative actions have had a positive impact on the overall well-being of the population.

Translations

Translations of the word "ameliorative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ameliorativo

🇮🇳 सुधारात्मक

🇩🇪 verbessernd

🇮🇩 memperbaiki

🇺🇦 покращувальний

🇵🇱 poprawiający

🇯🇵 改善的

🇫🇷 amélioratif

🇪🇸 mejorativo

🇹🇷 iyileştirici

🇰🇷 개선의

🇸🇦 تحسيني

🇨🇿 zlepšující

🇸🇰 zlepšovací

🇨🇳 改良的

🇸🇮 izboljševalni

🇮🇸 bætandi

🇰🇿 жақсартушы

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესების

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırıcı

🇲🇽 mejorativo

Etymology

The word 'ameliorative' originates from the Latin word 'amelioratus', which means 'to make better'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The term is often used in contexts where there is a focus on improvement, upliftment, or enhancement of existing conditions. The concept of amelioration is rooted in the idea of progress and positive change.