reclamatory

adjective5

1. •
   Reclaiming; pertaining to reclamation.
2. •
   Pertaining to reclamation or reclaiming of land (that was underwater or unusable).

   • The reclamatory works are also going on side by side. — 1968
3. •
   Pertaining to reclamation or reclaiming of concepts, words, etc (that were stigmatized, disfavored, etc).
4. •
   Asking for repetition (and sometimes expressing doubt or confusion).

   • For example, a reclamatory question (calling for a repetition) does not sort well with B + A; […] — 1986
5. •
   (no longer used) Reformative, corrective; (of a conversion) representing a return to orthodox religious faith and behavior.

   • 2. Evangelism; efforts to secure reclamatory conversions. 3. Missionary activities; at home and abroad. — 1921