curative
ˈkjʊrətɪv
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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.
healing remedial
2.
medicalTECH.having the ability to cure diseasesTECH.
  • The curative properties of the plant are well-known.
healing therapeutic

Noun

healingTECH.anything able to heal or cureTECH.
  • Herbal remedies are often considered curatives.
medicine remedy
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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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  1. French:curatif, remède, ...
  2. German:heilend, Heilmittel, ...
  3. Italian:curativo, rimedio, ...
  4. Spanish:curativo, remedio, ...
  5. Portuguese:curativo, remédio, ...
  6. Chinese:治愈的, 治疗剂, ...
  7. Japanese:治療的な, 治療薬, ...
  8. Arabic:عِلَاجِيّ, عِلَاج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרַפֵּא, מַרְפֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:целебный, целебное средство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лікувальний, ліки, ...
  12. Hindi:उपचारात्मक, उपचारक, ...
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