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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCurative
/ˈkjʊə.rə.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Able to cure or heal; tending to overcome disease or restore health.
"The hot springs are believed to have curative properties for joint pain."
- 1
A remedy or agent that cures diseases.
"Ancient physicians searched endlessly for a universal curative."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'curative' originates from the Latin word 'curativus', which means 'to heal'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the historical emphasis on healing practices in medicine and therapy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Curative" is said worldwide
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curatif
Transliteration: /ky.ʁa.tif/
"Cette plante a des vertus curatives."
heilend
Transliteration: /ˈhaɪlənt/
"Die Heilquelle hat eine kurative Wirkung."
curativo
Transliteration: /ku.raˈti.vo/
"Il fango termale ha proprietà curative."
curativo
Transliteration: /ku.ɾaˈti.βo/
"El agua mineral tiene efectos curativos."
curativo
Transliteration: /ku.ɾaˈtʃi.vu/
"O tratamento possui um caráter curativo."
आरोग्यकारी
Transliteration: aarogyakaari
"इस जड़ी-बूटी में आरोग्यकारी गुण हैं।"
有疗效的
Transliteration: yǒu liáoxiào de
"这种草药具有显著的疗效。"
치유의
Transliteration: chiyu-ui
"그 온천수는 치유의 효능이 있습니다."
治癒力の
Transliteration: chiyuryoku no
"その温泉には治癒力があります。"
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