curative

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[ˈkjʊərətɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- able to cure disease
(e.g: the curative properties of herbs)


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Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to cures’): from French curatif, -ive, from medieval Latin curativus, from Latin curare (see cure)


[ˈkjʊərətɪv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a curative medicine or agent


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Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to cures’): from French curatif, -ive, from medieval Latin curativus, from Latin curare (see cure)




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