the act or an instance of ameliorating or the state of being ameliorated
2.
something that ameliorates; an improvement
3. Also called: elevation linguistics
(of the meaning of a word) a change from pejorative to neutral or positively pleasant. The word nice has achieved its modern meaning by amelioration from the earlier sense foolish, silly
Synonyms of 'amelioration'
improvement, advance, recovery, amendment
More Synonyms of amelioration
(noun)
a demand for amelioration of conditions
Synonyms
improvement
the dramatic improvements in conditions
advance
These two vaccines are a huge advance for preventing cancer.
recovery
In many sectors of the economy the recovery has started.
amendment
We are making a few amendments to the document.
correction
They have made several corrections and additions to the document.
enhancement
He was concerned with the enhancement of the human condition.
change for the better
upswing
betterment
His research is for the betterment of humankind.
melioration
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advance
Definition
improvement or progress
These two vaccines are a huge advance for preventing cancer.