Amelioration

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Pronunciation: /əˌmiːljəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of amelioration

noun the act of making something better; improvement

Example Sentences

A1 The amelioration of the school playground made the students very happy.

A2 The amelioration of the public transportation system has made it easier for people to get around the city.

B1 The government's amelioration of healthcare services has led to improved access for all citizens.

B2 The company's amelioration of its customer service department has resulted in higher satisfaction rates.

C1 The amelioration of the company's environmental policies has had a positive impact on its public image.

C2 The amelioration of the country's infrastructure has boosted economic growth and development.

Examples of amelioration in a Sentence

formal The amelioration of our company's financial situation will require strategic planning and implementation.

informal We need to make some changes for the amelioration of our current situation.

slang Let's upgrade our game plan for some serious amelioration.

figurative Just like a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, we need to undergo amelioration to reach our full potential.

Grammatical Forms of amelioration

past tense

ameliorated

plural

ameliorations

comparative

more ameliorative

superlative

most ameliorative

present tense

ameliorates

future tense

will ameliorate

perfect tense

has ameliorated

continuous tense

is ameliorating

singular

amelioration

positive degree

ameliorative

infinitive

to ameliorate

gerund

ameliorating

participle

ameliorated

Origin and Evolution of amelioration

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'amelioration' originated from the Latin word 'ameliorare', which means 'to make better'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'amelioration' has evolved to refer to the act of improving or making something better, particularly in social or economic contexts.