ameliorative

UK
/əˈmiːl.jə.rə.tɪv/
US
/əˈmiːl.jəˌreɪ.tɪv/

Translations

ameliorativenoun
amelioratives
pl
UK
/əˈmiːl.jə.rə.tɪv/
US
/əˈmiːl.jəˌreɪ.tɪv/
Countable noun meaning ‘something that ameliorates, a remedy or agent of improvement’
ameliorativeadjective
more ameliorative
Comp.
most ameliorative
Super.
UK
/əˈmiːl.jə.rə.tɪv/
US
/əˈmiːl.jəˌreɪ.tɪv/
The ameliorative measures taken by the government helped stabilize the economy.
Улучшающие меры, принятые правительством, помогли стабилизировать экономику.

Definitions

ameliorativenoun
A means, agent, or substance that improves or makes something better; a remedy.
Adding compost is an effective ameliorative for poor garden soil.
ameliorativeadjective
Having the ability to improve or make something better.
The ameliorative measures taken by the government helped to stabilize the economy.