Reparative: meaning, definitions and examples

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reparative

 

[ rɪˈpɛrətɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in psychology

Relating to or characterized by the process of repairing or restoring something, especially mental or emotional well-being.

Synonyms

healing, rehabilitative, restorative

Examples of usage

  • Healing from past trauma often involves engaging in reparative therapies.
  • Reparative actions can help individuals build resilience and overcome adversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "reparative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reparador

🇮🇳 मरम्मत

🇩🇪 reparativ

🇮🇩 reparatif

🇺🇦 ремонтний

🇵🇱 naprawczy

🇯🇵 修復の

🇫🇷 réparateur

🇪🇸 reparador

🇹🇷 onarım

🇰🇷 수리의

🇸🇦 إصلاحي

🇨🇿 opravný

🇸🇰 opravný

🇨🇳 修复的

🇸🇮 popravljalni

🇮🇸 viðgerð

🇰🇿 жөндеу

🇬🇪 გამოსწორებელი

🇦🇿 təmir

🇲🇽 reparador

Word origin

The word 'reparative' originates from the Latin word 'reparare', which means 'to restore'. In psychology, the term gained popularity in the mid-20th century with the rise of therapies focused on repairing emotional and mental well-being.