Meliorating: meaning, definitions and examples

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meliorating

 

[ mɛlɪəˌreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

improving things

Meliorating refers to the act of making something better or improving it. This term is often used in the context of social, economic, and environmental advancements. It implies a process of enhancement, rectification, or amelioration. In various disciplines, melioration can involve strategies or actions directed towards positive change. While the term is less common in everyday conversation, it is significant in discussions surrounding development and progress.

Synonyms

ameliorating, enhancing, improving, refining

Examples of usage

  • The new policies are meliorating the living standards in the community.
  • Efforts towards meliorating the educational system are underway.
  • The organization is focused on meliorating conditions for the underprivileged.

Translations

Translations of the word "meliorating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhorando

🇮🇳 सुधारना

🇩🇪 verbessernd

🇮🇩 memperbaiki

🇺🇦 покращуючи

🇵🇱 poprawiając

🇯🇵 改善する

🇫🇷 améliorant

🇪🇸 mejorando

🇹🇷 iyileştirerek

🇰🇷 개선하는

🇸🇦 تحسين

🇨🇿 zlepšující

🇸🇰 zlepšujúci

🇨🇳 改善

🇸🇮 izboljšujoč

🇮🇸 bætandi

🇰🇿 жақсарту

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırma

🇲🇽 mejorando

Etymology

The term 'meliorate' originates from the Latin word 'meliorare', which means 'to make better'. The root 'melior' translates to 'better' in Latin, reflecting the concept of improvement. The use of 'meliorate' in English can be traced back to the mid-19th century, where it gained traction in writings focused on social reform and development. It is often associated with philosophical discussions about progress and the betterment of society. Over time, the term 'meliorate' has evolved to encompass various fields, including environmental science, economics, and education, symbolizing the universal desire for enhancement and improvement in multiple contexts.