What does amelioration mean?
Amelioration means The act of making better..
Amelioration
/əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of making better..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of making better.
- An improvement.
- (linguistics) The process by which a term gains a more positive connotation over time.
- (philosophy) An ameliorative change of a concept or a repertoire of concepts.
Example Sentences
The tumult was over, and all things returned to their old place; and the abuse remained without remedy, and the wrong without redress. Ah! if the doctrine of amelioration be true, what a mighty debt does the future owe to the past!
pre-amelioration
post-amelioration
Synonyms for amelioration
Antonyms for amelioration
Related Words
Word Forms
- ameliorations
- melioration
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for amelioration?
Common synonyms include revamp, betterment, melioration.
What is the opposite of amelioration?
Possible antonyms include deterioration, pejoration.
How do you use amelioration in a sentence?
The tumult was over, and all things returned to their old place; and the abuse remained without remedy, and the wrong without redress. Ah! if the doctrine of amelioration be true, what a mighty debt does the future owe to the past!
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