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Definition of curative - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
figurativeacting as a remedy or solution
- Her advice had a curative effect on his mood.
2.
medicalTECH. having the ability to cure diseasesTECH.
- The curative properties of the plant are well-known.
Noun
healingTECH. anything able to heal or cureTECH.
- Herbal remedies are often considered curatives.
Origin of curative
Latin, curare (to care for)
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curative effect
healing power or quality
Examples of curative in a sentence
His words were curative, easing the tension in the room. The curative effects of the treatment were remarkable. Curative measures were taken to combat the disease. The doctor prescribed a curative for the infection. Ancient texts describe honey as a curative.
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- French:curatif, remède, ...
- German:heilend, Heilmittel, ...
- Italian:curativo, rimedio, ...
- Spanish:curativo, remedio, ...
- Portuguese:curativo, remédio, ...
- Chinese:治愈的, 治疗剂, ...
- Japanese:治療的な, 治療薬, ...
- Arabic:عِلَاجِيّ, عِلَاج, ...
- Hebrew:מְרַפֵּא, מַרְפֵּא, ...
- Russian:целебный, целебное средство, ...
- Ukrainian:лікувальний, ліки, ...
- Hindi:उपचारात्मक, उपचारक, ...
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