reparative

adjective

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

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Heard recommends starting with a gentle cleanser, followed by an essence or serum with hydrating and reparative ingredients, and finishing with a moisturizer rich in ceramides and fatty acids. Essence, 31 July 2025 Her godsends: Pantene's Miracle Rescue Regenerative Hair Oil — a super reparative product rich with vitamins and antioxidants — and a wig for her concerts (more on that below). Michelle Lee, People.com, 31 July 2025 Olaplex is the gold standard of reparative hair care, particularly in its bond-building technology, which effectively tackles split ends. Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025 Take their Sun Goddess Repair facial, which uses ingredients like aloe vera, calendula, chamomile, and red raspberry seed oil, all chosen for their calming, reparative, and anti-inflammatory properties. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reparative

Word History

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 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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