Meaning & use
reparative
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Intended to repair, correct, or make amends for damage or wrongdoing.
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The organization funded reparative programs for communities harmed by the pollution.
The surgery was reparative, restoring function to the injured joint.
A note on using this word
Frequently appears in discussions of reparative justice, a framework focused on repairing harm rather than simply punishing offenders.
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restorativecorrective
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