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
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Only instead of the latest concoction, certain discerning attendees—the ones who have, pointedly, graduated from the Aperol spritz—are ordering a defiantly retro alternative, one that is muddy brown and faintly medicinal.
—Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The leader of the effort is Steven Olson, Sanford Burnham Prebys’ executive director of medicinal chemistry.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
As is the case with many medicinal herbs, overconsumption can be toxic, so proceed with caution.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
Wormwood Like rue, wormwood is another medicinal herb that’s typically grown as an ornamental these days and enjoyed for its delightfully pungent aroma.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Only instead of the latest concoction, certain discerning attendees—the ones who have, pointedly, graduated from the Aperol spritz—are ordering a defiantly retro alternative, one that is muddy brown and faintly medicinal.
—Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The leader of the effort is Steven Olson, Sanford Burnham Prebys’ executive director of medicinal chemistry.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
As is the case with many medicinal herbs, overconsumption can be toxic, so proceed with caution.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 May 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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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Other than the hamstring of OG Anunoby, the Knicks are healthy.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Noun
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No antiviral drugs or vaccines currently exist to prevent or reduce symptoms.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Last month, he was arrested in Arkansas and faced multiple charges including speeding and drug possession, according to online jail records.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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But an ostensibly restorative vacation to Mexico — which Sarah uses as an occasion to introduce her parents to Donimo — only highlights the symptoms of what a doctor eventually diagnoses as early-onset Alzheimer’s.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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And two years ago researchers showed that taking a walk in nature was more mentally restorative than a similar walk on a city street.—
Kyla Mandel,
Time,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Guests don’t even need to leave the Torre Virreyes building to dine at a few other top restaurants in the area, including the aforementioned Carmela y Sal, which has one of the city’s best tasting menus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Shohei Ohtani also put together good at-bats.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Novo's Larsen said that how European countries address pricing for medicines wouldn't affect out-of-pocket launches.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Raya Elfadel Kheirbek is a professor of medicine and chief of the division of palliative medicine and geriatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.—
Raya Elfadel Kheirbek,
Washington Post,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The Supreme Court declined to let Alabama use those House boundaries, and 2024 congressional elections were held under a remedial map drawn by the district court.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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These crunchy snacks aren’t inherently unhealthy, but rather offer little nutritional value.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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