re·par·a·tive \rə̇ˈparəd.iv, rēˈp-\adjective Etymology: Late Latin reparativus, from Latin reparatus (past participle of reparare) + -ivus -ive 1.: of, relating to, or effecting repair 2.: serving to make amends < does a fine reparative job for several neglected poets — George Dillon >