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alleviative

/əˈlɛvɪˌeɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does alleviative mean?

adjective

Relieving or alleviating a problem or difficulty. Tending to make something less severe or unpleasant.

Example

"The new policy was designed to be alleviative, reducing the financial burden on low-income families."

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