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Meliorative

/ˈmiːlɪɒɹətɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

(rare) That meliorates; curative, improving, salutary..

Example Sentences

We…become savage in our hatred to the various meliorative processes.
Peel has no meliorative and restorative principle to propose.

Synonyms for meliorative

Antonyms for meliorative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does meliorative mean?

Meliorative means (rare) That meliorates; curative, improving, salutary..

What is a synonym for meliorative?

Common synonyms include ameliorative, ameliorating, amelioratory, bettering.

What is the opposite of meliorative?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use meliorative in a sentence?

We…become savage in our hatred to the various meliorative processes.

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