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View usage for: (kjʊərətɪv) adjectiveSomething that has curative properties can cure people's illnesses. [formal] Ancient civilizations believed in the curative powers of fresh air and sunlight. ...curative herbs. Synonyms: restorative, healing, therapeutic, tonic More Synonyms of curative curative in British English (ˈkjʊərətɪv) adjective1. Also: curatory able or tending to cure noun2. anything able to heal or cure Derived forms curatively (ˈcuratively) adverb curativeness (ˈcurativeness) noun curative in American English (ˈkjʊrətɪv) adjective1. of or for the curing of disease 2. curing, tending to cure, or having the power to cure noun3. a thing that cures; remedy Word origin ME < OFr curatif < ML curativus < L curatus, pp. of curare, to take care of < cura: see cure Examples of 'curative' in a sentencecurative I was told that I would be helping to develop curative drugs and vaccines to combat the biological weapons manufactured in the West.She always explained that it was ordinary, everyday water but that it had curative powers because of being infused with psychic fluids.Not that I claim any special curative properties for my spring, mind you; though there are some who do, or pretend to.`It contains a secret substance which I believe has a curative value. Definition able to cure The curative powers of fresh air and sunlight are well known. Synonyms restorative tonic salutary health-giving alleviative Additional synonymsDefinition intended to put right something that is wrong She has received extensive corrective surgery to her skull. Synonyms remedial, therapeutic, palliative, restorative, rehabilitative Get in touch with the body's own healing abilities. Synonyms restoring, medicinal, therapeutic, remedial, restorative, curative, analeptic, sanative Does the college cafeteria provide a healthful diet? Synonyms healthy, beneficial, good for you, bracing, nourishing, wholesome, nutritious, invigorating, salutary, salubrious, health-giving - cupidity
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