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Definition of
curative adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
curative
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈkyʊrət̮ɪv
/
/
(
formal
)
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able to cure illness
synonym
healing
the curative properties of herbs
compare
preventive
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curative
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