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cur·a·tive
 curative
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- pronunciation:
- kyu
r
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
capable of curing illness or disease.
Many herbs have curative properties. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
that which effects a cure, esp. a drug; remedy.
- similar words:
- medicament
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| related words: |
antidote |
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| derivations: |
curatively (adv.), curativeness (n.) |
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