Restorative: meaning, definitions and examples

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restorative

 

[ rɪˈstɔːrətɪv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

health

Having the ability to restore health, strength, or well-being.

Synonyms

healing, rehabilitative, rejuvenating

Examples of usage

  • Yoga is known for its restorative effects on the body and mind.
  • Restorative therapies such as massage and acupuncture can help promote healing.
Context #2 | Noun

law

A legal action or process that aims to restore a person to a previous position or status.

Synonyms

compensation, reparation, restitution

Examples of usage

  • The restorative justice program focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior.
  • In some cases, a restorative can be an alternative to traditional criminal justice procedures.

Translations

Translations of the word "restorative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restaurador

🇮🇳 बहाल करने वाला

🇩🇪 wiederherstellend

🇮🇩 pemulihan

🇺🇦 відновлювальний

🇵🇱 restauracyjny

🇯🇵 回復の

🇫🇷 restaurateur

🇪🇸 restaurador

🇹🇷 onarım

🇰🇷 회복시키는

🇸🇦 ترميمي

🇨🇿 obnovující

🇸🇰 obnovujúci

🇨🇳 恢复的

🇸🇮 obnovitveni

🇮🇸 endurreisn

🇰🇿 қалпына келтіретін

🇬🇪 აღდგენის

🇦🇿 bərpaedici

🇲🇽 restaurador

Word origin

The word 'restorative' originated from the Latin word 'restaurare', meaning 'to renew' or 'to rebuild'. The concept of restoration has been present throughout history, with various cultures emphasizing the importance of healing and rejuvenation. In modern times, the term 'restorative' is commonly used in the fields of health, wellness, and law to describe processes or actions aimed at recovery and repair.

See also: restorable, restoration, restored, restorer, restoring, unrestorable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,712, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.