reparative

adjective

re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈper-ə-tiv 

ri-ˈpa-rə-tiv

1

: of, relating to, or effecting repair

2

: serving to make amends

Examples of reparative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jones highlighted the significance of transforming a plantation from 1841 into a space dedicated to reparative history and healing. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 June 2025

California has also issued an apology for slavery, an important first step in reparative justice. —Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025

While liberals pushed for equal opportunity and reparative justice, corporate America has always been most responsive to its bottom line. —Karen R. King, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

The move could serve as a form of reparative justice between the state and Indigenous people. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reparative

• reparative therapy

Kids Definition

reparative

adjective

re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈpar-ət-iv 

: of, relating to, or serving to repair

Medical Definition

reparative

adjective

re·​par·​a·​tive ri-ˈpar-ət-iv 

: of, relating to, or effecting repair

reparative dentistry