Ameliorates

/əˈmɪljəreɪts/ verb

Definition

Makes something better or improves a situation in the present tense.

Etymology

Third-person singular present form of ameliorate, from the same Latin root 'melior' meaning better.

Kelly Says

Every time something ameliorates a problem in scientific papers, researchers are basically saying 'this helps'—but the fancy word makes their research sound more impressive in academic journals.

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