amelioration Synonyms & Antonyms
/əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/
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Amelioration as a Noun
1
The act of making better.
2
An improvement.
3
The process by which a term gains a more positive connotation over time.
4
An ameliorative change of a concept or a repertoire of concepts.
pre-amelioration
Amelioration in a Sentence
pre-amelioration
post-amelioration
Word Forms & Grammar
amelioration (countable and uncountable, plural ameliorations)
Words That Rhyme With Amelioration
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Origin of Amelioration
From Middle English amelioracioun, from Middle French amelioracion and probably partly ameliorate + -ion.[1]
Quick Facts About Amelioration
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ |
| Meaning | The act of making better |
| Plural | ameliorations |