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Reparably
(Rep"a*ra*bly), adv. In a reparable manner.

Reparation
(Rep`a*ra"tion) n. [F. réparation, L. reparatio. See Repair to mend.]

1. The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired; as, the reparation of a bridge or of a highway; — in this sense, repair is oftener used. Arbuthnot.

2. The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity.

I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able.
Dryden.

Syn. — Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; satisfaction.

Reparative
(Re*par"a*tive) a. Repairing, or tending to repair. Jer. Taylor.

Reparative
(Re*par"a*tive), n. That which repairs. Sir H. Wotton.

Reparel
(Re*par"el) n. [Cf. Reapparel.] A change of apparel; a second or different suit. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.