Medicinal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Medicinal
Medicinal (adjective)
- tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain
- salutary
Medicinal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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tending to cure disease or restore health
"even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties"
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beneficial to the health of body or mind
"if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late"
Medicinal (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
"the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Medicinal
The most common words with a similar meaning to Medicinal:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Medicinal
Words with the opposite meaning of Medicinal:
Near Antonyms of Medicinal
Word Forms of Medicinal
Derived words: medicinal (noun), medicinally (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Medicinal
First known use: 14th century
Words & Phrases Containing Medicinal
Frequently Asked Questions about Medicinal
What does "Medicinal" mean?
"Medicinal" means tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Medicinal"?
Other words for "Medicinal" include curative, healing, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic, good and healthful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Medicinal" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Medicinal"?
There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Medicinal". Common alternatives include curative, healing, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic, good, healthful, healthy and salubrious.
What is the opposite of "Medicinal"?
Antonyms of "Medicinal" include insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy and unwholesome. Near antonyms include noisome, deleterious, injurious and pernicious.
How do you use "Medicinal" in a sentence?
Examples of "Medicinal" in a sentence: "even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties"; "if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late"; "the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined".
Is "Medicinal" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Medicinal" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Medicinal"?
"Medicinal" is pronounced /mə-ˈdis-nəl/ and divided into syllables as me·dic·i·nal.
What is the origin of the word "Medicinal"?
First known use: 14th century.