Amelioration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amelioration is a noun meaning The act of making better.
Meaning
The act of making better.
More Meanings
- 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
pre-amelioration
post-amelioration
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!
Word Forms
- ameliorations
Synonyms for amelioration
Depending on context, synonyms include revamp, betterment, melioration.
Antonyms for amelioration
Common opposites include deterioration, pejoration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include betterment, melioration, improved, improvement, improving, improve.
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