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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.

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Word Description / Examples
ameliorative

Best used in situations where actions or policies are designed to make a situation better or less harmful, often in socio-economic or medical contexts.

  • The government implemented ameliorative measures to support low-income families
  • The medication has an ameliorative effect on the patient's condition
improving

Used in a general sense whenever there is a positive change or an upgrade in quality, condition, or performance.

  • His health is consistently improving thanks to the new treatment
  • The local council is committed to improving the city's infrastructure
enhancing

Appropriate for when something is being made better, stronger, or more effective, often relating to features, quality, or performance.

  • The new software is aimed at enhancing user experience
  • The company focused on enhancing the flavor of their products
uplifting

Best used in emotional or moral contexts where the aim is to raise spirits, inspire, or give a sense of hope and positivity.

  • The inspirational speech was truly uplifting for the audience
  • Her kind words had an uplifting effect on the team

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.