pal·lia·tive I. \ˈpalēˌād.]iv, -lēəd.], -lyəd.], ]ēv also ]əv\adjective Etymology: French palliatif, from Late Latin palliatus + French -if -ive : serving to palliate < palliative drugs > • pal·li·a·tive·ly\]ə̇vlē, -li\adverb II. noun (-s) : something that palliates : a palliative agent or procedure