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curative

/ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the restoration or improvement of health or soundness to diseased, damaged, or injured organisms or body parts, particularly by medical treatment.

    - "The curative properties of ginger tea have been known for centuries."
    - "The curative effects of the treatment were noticeable after a few days."
  • noun

    A remedy or agent that cures or has the power to cure.

    - "Penicillin is a curative for various bacterial infections."
    - "The patient was given a curative dose of insulin."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with curative
cure , lure , pure , allure , endure
Variants
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curative , curatively , curatives
Forms
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curatively, curative's, more curative


Etymology
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From Latin curare ‘to take care of, heal’, from cura ‘care, healing’.


Trivia
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  1. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Asclepius was the god of healing and curative powers.

  2. The term 'curative' is often used in the context of alternative and complementary medicine.

  3. Curative treatments can be costly and time-consuming, but they are usually worth the investment for long-term health benefits.


Related Concepts
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  1. Healing: The process of making or becoming sound or healthy again. Healing is a complex process that involves the body's natural ability to repair itself and can be influenced by various factors such as diet, stress, and medical treatment.

  2. Medicine: A science and practice devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, including all aspects related to maintaining health and well-being.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'curative' is often used in the context of medical treatments and healing processes. In art, it can be symbolically represented through images of healing and restoration. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics related to healing and recovery.

How to Memorize "curative"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a doctor prescribing a curative medicine to a patient. Imagine the patient taking the medicine and gradually improving in health.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'curative' with the idea of healing and restoration. Think of the positive outcomes that come with being cured of an illness or injury.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym CURE: Curative, Understanding, Restoring, and Effective.


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