reparation — the action of making amends for a wrong that has been done
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of making amends for a wrong that has been done
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrepəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The company agreed to pay reparations to customers whose phones exploded while taking selfies.
- Historical reparations for slavery remain a contentious political issue.
- My cat demands daily reparations of tuna for the trauma of being given a bath last month.
reparation
NOUN[/ˌrepəˈreɪʃən/]
the action of making amends for a wrong that has been done
the action of making amends for a wrong that has been done
Through careful preparation comes the declaration of reparation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reparatio' meaning 'restoration' or 'repair', derived from 'reparare' (to repair or restore), which combines 're-' (again) and 'parare' (to prepare or make ready).
Breakdown
re- (again) + parare (to prepare/repair) + -tion (noun suffix) = reparation
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📝Examples
“The company agreed to pay reparations to customers whose phones exploded while taking selfies.”
“Historical reparations for slavery remain a contentious political issue.”
“My cat demands daily reparations of tuna for the trauma of being given a bath last month.”
“The treaty included provisions for reparations and territorial adjustments.”
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