Definition

Describing something that helps to reduce or lessen the severity or impact of a situation, especially if it is painful or uncomfortable.

Example

The doctor prescribed mitigatory treatments to help ease the patient's suffering.

Conversation

I heard they have some mitigatory measures for the noise at the festival this year.

Oh really? That sounds great! Last year was so loud it was hard to enjoy anything.

Yeah, I can't wait to see what they come up with to make it more bearable.

Me too! Anything that helps reduce the noise will be a big win.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mitigatory → It is formed from "mitigare" (meaning to soften or alleviate) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "mitigatory" refers to something that is characterized by the act of softening or alleviating, particularly in terms of reducing severity or intensity.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'mitigate' which means to soften or lessen something, and remember that 'mitigatory' describes something that helps to soften or alleviate a situation.

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