reparatory
- adjective
- /ˈrɛpəˌrɑːtɔri/
- A reparatory payment was made to the victims as part of the settlement.
Examples
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The government introduced reparatory policies to address past injustices against the community.
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The charity provided reparatory funds to help the victims.
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The organization launched a reparatory program to help those affected by the disaster.
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Many believe that reparatory justice is necessary for healing.
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The government introduced reparatory policies to address past injustices against the community.
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A reparatory payment was made to the victims as part of the settlement.
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The organization launched a reparatory program to help those affected by the disaster.
Synonyms
Something that helps make up for a loss or harm
Providing help or payment to make up for a wrong
Made to show someone is sorry and to make up for a wrong
Antonyms
How Reparative
Surface Forms
Morphology
reparatory = reparation (transparent) = repar + atory
The adjective relates to 'reparation' (making amends or compensation) via a standard adjective-forming suffix, so learners who know 'reparation' or 'repair' can infer the sense.
Etymology
The word reparatory comes from re- 'again' and parare 'make ready', like the words reparation and repair. That's why a reparatory action or payment is meant to 'make things right again' after a wrong.