Curative: meaning, definitions and examples

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curative

 

[ หˆkjสŠษ™rษ™tษชv ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

A substance or treatment that cures disease or relieves pain. It is aimed at restoring health and well-being.

Synonyms

cure, remedy, treatment

Examples of usage

  • Antibiotics are often used as curatives for bacterial infections.
  • Acupuncture is considered a curative for chronic pain.
  • The doctor prescribed a herbal remedy as a curative for the patient's illness.
Context #2 | Adjective

healing

Having the ability to cure or heal. Tending to restore health or alleviate a condition.

Synonyms

healing, medicinal, therapeutic

Examples of usage

  • The curative properties of this plant have been known for centuries.
  • The mineral water from this spring is believed to have curative effects.
  • Herbal teas are often used for their curative properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "curative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคšเคพเคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heilend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyembuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะบัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leczniczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒป็™‚็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท curatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ curativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tedavi edici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์œ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรฉฤivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lieฤivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒป็–—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdravilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฆkning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผalicษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ curativo

Etymology

The word 'curative' comes from the Latin word 'curare', which means 'to take care of' or 'to cure'. The concept of curative treatments has been present in various cultures throughout history, with different remedies and practices aimed at healing diseases and relieving pain. Over time, advancements in medicine have led to the development of modern curative treatments, such as medications, surgeries, and therapies, that are used to restore health and well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,057, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.