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
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Growing the mushroom artificially for consumption and medicinal use, instead of collecting it from the wild, may also help conserve the species.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
To investigate birch tar’s medicinal potential, the team extracted tar from modern birch tree bark, specifically targeting tree species known from Neanderthal sites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca showcases the area’s rich biodiversity by featuring hundreds of plants found only in Oaxaca, including giant cacti, agaves, medicinal plants, and wildflowers.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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This notion of pickles as both nourishment and tonic was echoed by Greek philosophers like Aristotle, who praised their medicinal properties.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Growing the mushroom artificially for consumption and medicinal use, instead of collecting it from the wild, may also help conserve the species.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
To investigate birch tar’s medicinal potential, the team extracted tar from modern birch tree bark, specifically targeting tree species known from Neanderthal sites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca showcases the area’s rich biodiversity by featuring hundreds of plants found only in Oaxaca, including giant cacti, agaves, medicinal plants, and wildflowers.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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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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And kids who learn financial literacy early on are more likely to form healthy relationships with money that can help improve their financial and overall well-being as adults, according to a 2022 study by researchers at Brigham Young University.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dandelion seeds easily take hold in bare spots, so keep your lawn thick and healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said José Luis Salazar-Cruz received the drugs from Tijuana and Mexicali.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strikes were carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, an ongoing mission focused on targeting transnational criminal organizations operating along key maritime drug routes in the region.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Based on reviews of 75 Saatva users, sleeping on a Saatva mattress is most often described as supportive, structured and restorative rather than ultra‑soft or sink‑in.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Spa and Fitness center serves as a sleek counterpoint to the coast's rugged allure—a restorative ritual against the elemental drama outside.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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That's all well and good, and that's a huge part of the learning process.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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As grandmother imparts her wisdom about the plants’ connection with phežúta — medicines — and the importance of giving thanks for their bounty, the pair sings a special song to stinging nettle, chokecherry, red clover, milkweed, elderberry, and golden rod.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Cuba’s economy has been in a recession since before the COVID pandemic years, and medicine and food shortages have only worsened year after year.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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In fact, from 2017 to 2023, few, if any, students who placed into remedial math at UCSD graduated as engineering majors.—
David Blobaum,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some remedial improvements in base-running could help change that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pairing them with a carb like toast is a quick and easy way to meet your post-workout nutritional needs, according to Stephens.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition to full-spectrum gynecologic services, the Pearl also offers support through weight loss management, hormonal therapy, and behavioral health and nutritional needs, Dillard said.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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