reparative
/rɪˈpærətɪv/ · re·par·a·tive
adjective
- Having the power to repair; restorative. The reparative properties of the ointment helped the wound close within hours.
- Tending to make amends or heal a breach; conciliatory. She offered a reparative apology that eased the tension between the two teams.
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Did you know? In the 1970s the term "reparative" entered psychological discourse to describe therapies aimed at 'repairing' sexual orientation, a usage that sparked intense ethical debate.