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ameliorative

/əˌmɛljəˈreɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does ameliorative mean?

adjective

Tending to make something better or more tolerable; having a beneficial effect. Used to describe something that improves a situation or condition.

Example

"The new policy had an ameliorative effect on the company's finances, allowing them to invest in new technologies."

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