Curative

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊrətɪv/

Curative (adjective)

  1. able to make a person healthy again

Examples

  • The plant is known for its curative properties.
  • Curative herbs can aid in recovery.

Common collocations: curative properties, curative effects, curative powers, seek a curative, administer a curative

Curative (noun)

  1. a treatment that makes someone healthy again

Examples

  • The doctor recommended a curative for the illness.
  • She sought a curative to alleviate her symptoms.

Synonyms of Curative

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Curative

  • describing substances or actions that cause damage