mə-ˈdis-nəl
1
as in healing
tending to cure disease or restore health
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
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2
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late
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mə-ˈdis-nəl
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Recent Examples of medicinal
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
My shaman Neal has an organic medicinal caviar that works wonders.
—Carolina De Armas, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
The sharp, medicinal quality that most ouds have?
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Additionally, the shrub produces edible berries and has a history of medicinal use among Native American communities.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
My shaman Neal has an organic medicinal caviar that works wonders.
—Carolina De Armas, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
The sharp, medicinal quality that most ouds have?
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a difference between connection and control, and this lunar phase is here to remind you that true friendship (and healthy group dynamics) doesn’t fear space, evolution or honesty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Due to their links to better heart and metabolic health, nuts are definitely healthy addition to your diet.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Allen has previously spoken about his two-year stint behind bars after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges in his 20s.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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There is a drug in the same class that was less effective at treating obesity that was approved in 2014.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Separating fact from fiction Despite its restorative effect on people like me, horror has a reputation for the opposite.—
Delaney Rebernik,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sautner, Eastern State's CEO for the last two years, has an extensive background in civic education and has worked in restorative justice and criminal justice reform.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ernst Haeckel had never been entirely convinced that medicine was his calling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Festival, which is the magazine’s signature event, was held in New York City and brought together leading voices in literature, film, comedy, television, politics, and medicine.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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They're involved in more remedial classes.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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More classes would also allow more opportunities for students to take remedial or make-up classes without getting off-track.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Local public health officials have also shared concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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These make the applesauce higher in calories, fat, and salt without increasing nutritional levels.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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