curative

/kəˈreɪ.ɪtɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the power to heal or cure a disease or condition

“The new medicine had curative properties and greatly improved the patient’s health.”

2. noun

a medicine or treatment that is intended to cure a disease or condition

“The doctor prescribed a curative to help the patient recover from the flu.”

Synonyms

  • healing
  • restorative

Antonyms

  • harmful
  • noxious