Alleviative

Pronunciation: /əˈliv.i.ˌeɪ.tɪv/

Definitions of alleviative

adjective relating to or serving as a means of alleviating or reducing pain or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother uses alleviative cream for her arthritis.

A2 The doctor prescribed an alleviative treatment for the patient's pain.

B1 The massage therapist recommended an alleviative massage for relaxation.

B2 The herbal tea had an alleviative effect on my sore throat.

C1 The acupuncture treatment provided alleviative relief for chronic pain.

C2 The physical therapist used alleviative techniques to improve the patient's mobility.

Examples of alleviative in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed an alleviative medication to help manage the patient's pain.

informal I heard that using ice packs can be alleviative for muscle soreness.

slang Taking a hot bath is super alleviative for stress relief.

figurative Listening to music is like an alleviative balm for my soul.

Grammatical Forms of alleviative

• past tense: alleviated
• plural: alleviatives
• comparative: more alleviative
• superlative: most alleviative
• present tense: alleviates
• future tense: will alleviate
• perfect tense: has alleviated
• continuous tense: is alleviating
• singular: alleviative
• positive degree: alleviative
• infinitive: to alleviate
• gerund: alleviating
• participle: alleviated

Origin and Evolution of alleviative

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'alleviative' originated from the Latin word 'alleviare', which means to lighten or alleviate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'alleviative' has retained its original meaning of providing relief or easing discomfort, and is commonly used in medical and therapeutic contexts.