💊curative

adjective
/ˈkjʊərətɪv/

Meaning

Able to cure disease or restore health.

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.

Synonyms

healing, remedial, therapeutic, restorative, medicinal

Antonyms

harmful, injurious, damaging

Collocations

curative treatment, curative effect, curative powers, curative medicine

More Example Sentences

I think investing in preventive healthcare is more cost-effective than curative spending.

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