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I'm wary of the whole Los Angeles scene. I'm a California kid, but there's a difference between California and Los Angeles. L.A. is urban. California is restorative.
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Meaning of "restorative" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RESTORATIVE

restorative  [rɪˈstɒrətɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RESTORATIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Restorative can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RESTORATIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of restorative in the English dictionary

The definition of restorative in the dictionary is tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc. Other definition of restorative is anything that restores or revives, esp a drug or agent that promotes health or strength.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RESTORATIVE


administrative
ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv
collaborative
kəˈlæbərətɪv
commemorative
kəˈmɛmərətɪv
comparative
kəmˈpærətɪv
cooperative
kəʊˈɒpərətɪv
curative
ˈkjʊərətɪv
decorative
ˈdɛkərətɪv
explorative
ɪkˈsplɒrətɪv
figurative
ˈfɪɡərətɪv
illustrative
ˈɪləstrətɪv
imperative
ɪmˈpɛrətɪv
iterative
ˈɪtərətɪv
lucrative
ˈluːkrətɪv
narrative
ˈnærətɪv
operative
ˈɒpərətɪv
pejorative
pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv
postoperative
pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv
preoperative
priːˈɒpərətɪv
regenerative
rɪˈdʒenərətɪv
ulcerative
ˈʌlsərətɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RESTORATIVE

resto
restock
restoke
restorable
restorableness
restoral
restoration
Restoration comedy
restorationism
restorationist
restorative justice
restoratively
restore
restorer
restrain
restrainable
restrained
restrainedly
restrainedness
restrainer

WORDS THAT END LIKE RESTORATIVE

active
alternative
conservative
creative
cumulative
derivative
in the negative
indicative
informative
initiative
innovative
investigative
legislative
native
negative
qualitative
quantitative
relative
representative
sales representative
tentative

Synonyms and antonyms of restorative in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «restorative» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RESTORATIVE

Find out the translation of restorative to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of restorative from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «restorative» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

恢复
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

restaurativa
570 millions of speakers

English

restorative
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दृढ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التصالحية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

восстановительное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

restaurador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বলকারক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

reconstituant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemulihan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

stärkend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

回復の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

회복
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Restoratif
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm cho mạnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சீரமைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुनरुत्थानशील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

canlandırıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ricostituente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

regenerujący
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відновне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de restaurare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποκατάστασης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

herstellende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

reparativ
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

restorative
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of restorative

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RESTORATIVE»

The term «restorative» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.113 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RESTORATIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about restorative

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7 QUOTES WITH «RESTORATIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word restorative.
1
Tabitha King
Writing is always a restorative process. It's like paddling a kayak. When you're writing, you can't do anything else. You're in the space you're in. So, in that way, it's enormously centering and restorative.
2
Walter Savage Landor
Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age.
3
Jason Lewis
I'm wary of the whole Los Angeles scene. I'm a California kid, but there's a difference between California and Los Angeles. L.A. is urban. California is restorative.
4
Amory Lovins
I'm not an environmentalist. I'm a cultural repairman. It's all about efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, prosperous and life-sustaining.
5
Geoff Mulgan
All over the world, social innovation is tackling some of the most pressing problems facing society today - from fair trade, distance learning, hospices, urban farming and waste reduction to restorative justice and zero-carbon housing. But most of these are growing despite, not because of, help from governments.
6
Lauren Oliver
I think all artists are only interested in a couple of themes, really. I'm primarily interested in change and connection as being this restorative force. I write about them because that's what I think about in my own life.
7
Lewis B. Smedes
Restorative justice is not a replacement of retributive justice, but a complement. It seeks the rehabilitation of the wrongdoer and the repair of the victim's injury.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RESTORATIVE»

Discover the use of restorative in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to restorative and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Little Book of Restorative Justice: A bestselling book ...
This is a handbook, a vehicle for moving our society toward healing and wholeness. This is a sourcebook, a starting point for handling brokenness with hard work and hope.
Howard Zehr, 2002
2
Compulsory Compassion: A Critique of Restorative Justice
In Compulsory Compassion, Annalise Acorn, a one-time advocatefor restorative justice, deconstructs the rhetoric of the restorativemovement.
Annalise E. Acorn, 2004
3
Restorative Nursing for Long Term Care: Restorative Nursing ...
Complete restorative nursing programs for every skilled nursing need.
Debra Collins, RN, RAC-CT, 2014
4
Restorative Justice and Violence Against Women
Controversial and forward-thinking, this volume presents a much-needed analysis of restorative justice practices in cases of violence against women.
James Ptacek, 2009
5
The Spiritual Roots of Restorative Justice
Explores the concept of Restorative Justice in diverse spiritual traditions.
Michael L. Hadley, 2001
6
Restorative Dentistry: An Integrated Approach
This second edition is full colour throughout. It has been fully revised with two brand new chapters on Implantology bringing the book up to date with emerging technologies and developments in clinical procedures and materials.
Peter Jacobsen, 2009
7
Restoring Justice: An Introduction to Restorative Justice
This edition places special emphasis on the importance of inclusion in restorative justice —the opportunity for direct and active involvement of the victim, offender, and community in the procedures that follow a crime.
Daniel W. Van Ness, Karen Heetderks Strong, 2013
8
Understanding Victims And Restorative Justice
"...I feel this book is particularly important because it reframes a whole series of debates and practices which, otherwise, might be in danger of getting 'stuck'.
Dignan, James, 2004
9
Restorative Justice Dialogue: An Essential Guide for ...
This is an impressive achievement.
Dr. Mark Umbreit PhD, Dr. Marilyn Peterson Armour PhD, 2010
10
Restorative Justice: How It Works
This comprehensive guide provides an accessible introduction to the philosophy of restorative justice and its practical application in a wide range of settings, showing how it can help both victims and offenders when harm has been done.
Marian Liebmann, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RESTORATIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term restorative is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Salma Hayek doesn't exercise, banks on restorative yoga to keep …
Salma Hayek may have an enviable figure, but she insists it has nothing to do with visits to the gym. The Hollywood A-lister says she does not have time to work ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
2
Dalhousie dentistry class reflects on Facebook scandal after …
All four parties who took part in a restorative justice program after a Facebook scandal rocked the faculty of dentistry at Dalhousie University in Halifax say ... «CBC.ca, May 15»
3
Princess Anne officially opens Darlington's Restorative Justice Hub
The Princess Royal was welcomed to Darlington town hall by dozens of youngsters waving Union Flags, before being greeted by the mayor, Councillor Gerald ... «The Northern Echo, May 15»
4
Delos® Subsidiary Restorative Hospitality Announces Plans for …
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Restorative Hospitality, a subsidiary of the wellness real estate firm Delos®, and Leonardo DiCaprio have announced plans to ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
5
Jeremy Forrest might meet abducted girl for 'restorative justice'
She said: "There is a procedure in the legal system now called restorative justice. "Every victim does have the opportunity, in the right circumstances and the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
6
Restorative justice for dental students at Dalhousie University brings …
HALIFAX -- Dalhousie University's use of restorative justice to deal with misogynistic Facebook posts is being called a "game-changer" by a leading expert in the ... «CTV News, Mar 15»
7
Province pledges to add hundreds of restorative care beds for seniors
The provincial government announced plans to add care beds meant to help seniors after a stay in hospital, expand the role of paramedics and upgrading busy ... «CTV News, Mar 15»
8
Good for what ales you: Brewdog launches medically inspired …
The new 8.7% ABV IPA, which launches today, is called Restorative Beverage for Invalids and Convalescents. The textbook, called A Treatise on Food and Diet ... «Herald Scotland, Mar 15»
9
Dal Dentistry restorative justice participants speak out for 1st time
HALIFAX – An update on the restorative justice process underway at Dalhousie University after a scandal involving fourth-year dentistry students has been ... «Globalnews.ca, Mar 15»
10
Law changes keep restorative justice services busy
Restorative Justice Marlborough facilitator Paul Johnson said a change to the Victims’ Rights Act had created more work for the service but it was ... «Marlborough Express, Jan 15»

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