curative
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.cu·ra·tive
adjective \ˈkyu̇r-ə-tiv\Definition of CURATIVE
: relating to or used in the cure of diseases : tending to cure
— curative noun
— cu·ra·tive·ly adverb
See Examples of CURATIVE
- an herb believed to have curative powers
- <some believe that the herb has curative properties>
First Known Use of CURATIVE
15th century
Related to CURATIVE
- Synonyms
- medicinal, healing, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic
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Rhymes with CURATIVE
cu·ra·tive
adjective \ˈkyu̇r-ət-iv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CURATIVE
: relating to or used in the cure of diseases
—curative noun
—cu·ra·tive·ly adverb
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