Vocabulary Entry

curative

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having the ability to cure or heal.

Example Sentences

"The curative properties of the herb have been recognized for centuries."

"She believed in the curative power of positive thinking."

"Some medications have curative effects on bacterial infections."

noun

Example Sentences

"The doctor suggested a curative for his long-standing ailment."

"Natural curatives are often preferred by those wary of synthetic drugs."

"Many cultures have relied on traditional curatives passed down through generations."