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curative

adjective noun

tending to cure or restore to health

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Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. tending to cure or restore to health

    “curative powers of herbal remedies”

noun

  1. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

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Example Sentences

curative powers of herbal remedies
her gentle healing hand
remedial surgery
a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
a therapeutic agent

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