Reparative: meaning, definitions and examples
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reparative
[ rɪˈpɛrətɪv ]
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
Etymology
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.