RESTORATIVE Definition & Meaning

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restorative

[ ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

serving to restore; pertaining to restoration.
capable of renewing health or strength.

noun

a restorative agent, means, or the like.
a means of restoring a person to consciousness:
Smelling salts serve as a restorative.

restorative

/ ��ɪˈ��ɒ��ə��ɪ�� /

adjective

tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc

noun

anything that restores or revives, esp a drug or agent that promotes health or strength

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Other �y��vlog Forms

�Դǲ�r��·��ٴǰ�a·�پ�� adjective noun
�ܲ�r��·��ٴǰ�a·�پ�� adjective

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of restorative¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English restoratif (adjective and noun), from Middle French restauratif, from Latin ��ٲ��ܰ��(�ܲ�) (past participle of ��ٲ��ܰ�� “to rebuild, repair”; restore ) + Middle French -if -ive

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Many boast an ability to surround participants in awe, prompt restorative mindfulness, alleviate anxiety or inspire a dopamine release.

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“In light of this unfortunate situation, we are committed to working with Professor Blackwell, along with campus and department leadership, to find a thoughtful, amicable, and restorative path forward.”

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“Following his successful completion of a restorative practices program, Major League Soccer reinstated Bruce Arena in March 2024,” the league said in a statement.

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Sometimes that can lead to alienation and loneliness, but it also can be restorative.

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A Prison Service spokesman said: " While we support restorative justice to help victims and reduce reoffending, the safety and welfare of participants must always take priority - especially in serious cases like murder."

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