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recuperative


re·cu·per·a·tive

adj
\-ˈkü-pə-ˌrā-tiv, -ˈkyü-, -p(ə-)rə-tiv\

Definition of RECUPERATIVE

1
: of or relating to recuperation <recuperative powers>
2
: aiding in recuperation : restorative
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First Known Use of RECUPERATIVE

1650

Rhymes with RECUPERATIVE

accelerative, accumulative, administrative, alliterative, assimilative, associative, authoritative, collaborative, commemorative, communicative, cooperative, corroborative, deliberative, determinative, illuminative, investigative, multiplicative, originative, regenerative

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