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(Entry 1 of 2)
tending to cure disease or restore health
- some believe that the herb has curative properties
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curative
nounSynonyms of curative (Entry 2 of 2)
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
- the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of curative was in the 15th century
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