Curative

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊrətɪv/

Definitions of curative

adjective having the power to cure or heal

Example Sentences

A1 I used a curative cream to heal my cut.

A2 The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the patient's illness.

B1 The herbal remedy was believed to have curative properties for various ailments.

B2 The new medication showed promising curative effects in clinical trials.

C1 The curative therapy helped the cancer patient achieve remission.

C2 The curative powers of the natural hot springs were well-known in the region.

Examples of curative in a Sentence

formal The new drug has shown promising curative effects in clinical trials.

informal I heard that herbal teas are curative for a sore throat.

slang My grandma swears by this curative ointment for any skin irritation.

figurative Music has always been a curative balm for my soul.

Grammatical Forms of curative

• past tense: cured
• plural: curatives
• comparative: more curative
• superlative: most curative
• present tense: cures
• future tense: will cure
• perfect tense: has cured
• continuous tense: is curing
• singular: curative
• positive degree: curative
• infinitive: to cure
• gerund: curing
• participle: cured

Origin and Evolution of curative

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'curative' originated from the Latin word 'curare' which means 'to care for' or 'to heal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'curative' has retained its original meaning of healing or caring for someone's health, and is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to treatments or remedies that have healing properties.