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adj
Reclaiming; pertaining to reclamation:
Pertaining to reclamation or reclaiming of land (that was underwater or unusable).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Reclaiming; pertaining to reclamation:
Pertaining to reclamation or reclaiming of concepts, words, etc (that were stigmatized, disfavored, etc).
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adj
Reformative, corrective; (of a conversion) representing a return to orthodox religious faith and behavior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Topics: lifestyle, religion
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adj
Asking for repetition (and sometimes expressing doubt or confusion).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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History
Equivalent to reclaim (“return land to a suitable condition for use; claim back, repossess; return someone to a proper course of action, reform; cry out in opposition or contradiction”) + -atory. Compare exclamatory, declamatory.
