reparative

adjective

re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈper-ə-tiv How to pronounce reparative (audio)
ri-ˈpa-rə-tiv
Synonyms of reparativenext
1
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
2
: serving to make amends

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These reparative products, whether leave-in treatments, hair masks, or shampoos, seal broken hair bonds, leaving lengths smoother and softer with each use. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Tons of top-sellers are marked down ahead of the big day, like this Laneige lip mask that hardly ever goes on sale and this K-beauty reparative serum designed to hydrate, smooth, and soothe complexions. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Without reparative justice, Juneteenth is muted, symbolic, but not transformative. — Marcus Anthony Hunter, Time, 19 June 2026 The heavy hand of British executions, offensive to Indigenous notions of reparative justice, also provoked many. — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reparative

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First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reparative was in 1582

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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparative. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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reparative

adjective
re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈpar-ət-iv How to pronounce reparative (audio)
: of, relating to, or serving to repair

Medical Definition

reparative

adjective
re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈpar-ət-iv How to pronounce reparative (audio)
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
reparative dentistry

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