Curative — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈkyu̇r-ə-tiv/ cu·ra·tive

Meaning & Definition of Curative

Curative (adjective)

  1. relating to or used in the cure of diseases, tending to cure
  2. serving to correct or negate

Curative (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. tending to cure disease or restore health

    "some believe that the herb has curative properties"

    similar: healing, medicinal, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic
    related: healthful, healthy, salubrious, salutary, sanative, wholesome, alleviative, corrective, tonic
    near: insalubrious, noisome, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome, deleterious, injurious, pernicious, infectious, poisonous, toxic, adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, detrimental, harmful, hurtful, ill, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

Curative (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable

    "the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter"

    similar: antidote, corrective, cure, rectifier, remedy, therapeutic, therapy
    related: cure-all, elixir, panacea, answer, solution, aid, help, relief, succor, balm, medicinal, medicine, palliative

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Curative

The most common words with a similar meaning to Curative:

healing, medicinal, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic, antidote, corrective, cure, rectifier, remedy, therapy

Related Words for Curative

healthful, healthy, salubrious, salutary, sanative, wholesome, alleviative, tonic, cure-all, elixir, panacea, answer, solution, aid, help, relief, succor, balm, medicine, palliative

Near Antonyms of Curative

insalubrious, noisome, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome, deleterious, injurious, pernicious, infectious, poisonous, toxic, adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, detrimental, harmful, hurtful, ill, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

Word Forms of Curative

Derived words: curative (noun), curatively (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Curative

Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin cūrātīvus, from Latin cūrātus, past participle of cūrāre "to watch over, attend, treat (sick persons), restore to health" + -īvus -ive cure:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Curative

What does "Curative" mean?

"Curative" means relating to or used in the cure of diseases, tending to cure. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: relating to or used in the cure of diseases, tending to cure. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Curative"?

Other words for "Curative" include healing, medicinal, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic, antidote and corrective. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Curative" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Curative"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Curative". Common alternatives include healing, medicinal, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic, antidote, corrective, cure and rectifier.

How do you use "Curative" in a sentence?

Examples of "Curative" in a sentence: "some believe that the herb has curative properties"; "the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter".

Is "Curative" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Curative" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Curative"?

"Curative" is pronounced /ˈkyu̇r-ə-tiv/ and divided into syllables as cu·ra·tive.

What is the origin of the word "Curative"?

"Curative" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin cūrātīvus, from Latin cūrātus, past participle of cūrāre "to watch over, attend, treat (sick persons), restore to health" + -īvus -ive cure:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Curative" meaning "tending to cure disease or restore health"?

When "Curative" (adjective) means tending to cure disease or restore health, synonyms include healing, medicinal, officinal, remedial, restorative and therapeutic.