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Added 9 October 2026

curative

/ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about curative at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain.

adjective

Tending to cure or restore to health.
curative powers of herbal remedies

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French curatif.

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