melioration (Meaning)
melioration (n)
the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
a condition superior to an earlier condition
the linguistic process in which over a period of time a word grows more positive in connotation or more elevated in meaning
melioration (n.)
The act or operation of meliorating, or the state of being meliorated; improvement.
Synonyms & Antonyms of melioration
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Synonyms:
- quantum leap
- elaboration
- upgrade
- heightening
- civilization
- uptrend
- perfection
- ripening
- growth
- advance
- gestation
- revival
- development
- boost
- upswing
- advancement
- maturation
- expansion
- evolution
- refinement
- edification
- education
- enlightenment
Antonyms:
- descent
- sinking
- detriment
- detriment
- declension
- drawback
- sinking
- shortcoming
- shortcoming
- downgrade
- disablement
- stumbling block
- lessening
- languishment
- disablement
- weakening
- slowing
- impairment
- decadence
- diminishment
- descent
- weakening
- decadence
- languishment
- slowing
- stumbling block
- lessening
- diminishment
- declension
- lapse
- downgrade
- drawback
- lapse
- impairment
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melioration Sentence Examples
- The government implemented a Melioration plan to improve the fertility of the barren land.
- The swampy area underwent melioration to make it habitable and suitable for agriculture.
- The scientist's research focused on developing techniques for melioration of heavy metals in the soil.
- Melioration of the degraded forest involved reforestation and restoration of its natural ecosystem.
- The drainage system was improved to prevent waterlogging and facilitate melioration of the agricultural fields.
- The amendment with organic matter contributed significantly to the melioration of the acidic soil.
- Melioration of the lake resulted in a reduction in sediment and an increase in water clarity.
- The cultivation of nitrogen-fixing plants helped in the melioration of nutrient-deficient soils.
- The successful melioration of the polluted water source made it safe for drinking and irrigation.
- The implementation of melioration measures significantly improved the overall quality of the environment.
FAQs About the word melioration
the act of relieving ills and changing for the better, a condition superior to an earlier condition, the linguistic process in which over a period of time a wor
strengthening, betterment, upturn, increase, uplift,amelioration, breakthrough, enhancement, quantum leap, elaboration
collapse, hindrance, hindrance, degeneration, breakdown, impediment, collapse, decrease, deterioration, reduction
The government implemented a Melioration plan to improve the fertility of the barren land.
The swampy area underwent melioration to make it habitable and suitable for agriculture.
The scientist's research focused on developing techniques for melioration of heavy metals in the soil.
Melioration of the degraded forest involved reforestation and restoration of its natural ecosystem.
