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
Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Marijuana: Contains more than 0.3% THC and is used for both medicinal and recreational purposes, with effects that can range from relaxation to euphoria.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.
—Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The data showed Irish exports of medicinal and pharmaceutical products topped 9.4 billion euros — nearly triple December's figure of 3.2 billion euros and more than double the nearly 4.1 billion euros of drugs shipped out in January 2024.
—Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Rose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Marijuana: Contains more than 0.3% THC and is used for both medicinal and recreational purposes, with effects that can range from relaxation to euphoria.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.
—Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The data showed Irish exports of medicinal and pharmaceutical products topped 9.4 billion euros — nearly triple December's figure of 3.2 billion euros and more than double the nearly 4.1 billion euros of drugs shipped out in January 2024.
—Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Authorities uncovered drugs, including pink cocaine, as well as evidence of prostitution and multiple firearms during the operation, according to the DEA.—
Danielle Wallace , Bonny Chu , Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Bryce Hodgson's comedic S1 turn as Major's roommate in the mental institution, Scott E., was so memorable that the writers brought the actor back to play twin brother Don E., part of Blaine's drug (and brain) dealing enterprise.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The following are the best cities in Europe for travelers specifically looking for a properly restorative and restful trip abroad: 1.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Women also tend to have deeper, more restorative sleep than men, but this tends to decrease with age, especially after menopause.6 After age 55, women report more sleepiness than men.7 Sleep Disorders Women are generally more likely to experience sleep disorders than men.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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An 'awakening for the Republicans'? Will Cole, a functional medicine practitioner, has known Kennedy for almost a decade.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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From the moment of her diagnosis, she was forced into a reckoning far deeper than medicine could reach.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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An order of noncompliance can trigger unannounced inspections of jails and lead to remedial orders if issues are not resolved.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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Why are such significant remedial efforts required to fill today’s leadership pipeline?—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Some of the trial’s participants were given a medication called metformin; others were given a placebo.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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These children lack the resources to receive HIV medications and rely predominantly on America for life-saving aid.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Occupational Therapists help patients regain independence after injuries or disabilities through therapeutic interventions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The event helps GiGi’s Playhouse continue its mission of providing free educational, therapeutic and career programs for community members with Down syndrome of all ages.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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