curative
cu
ˈkjʊ
kyoo
ra
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/kjˈʊɹətˌɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "curative"in English

Curative
01

a treatment, drug, or procedure intended to heal illness

example
Examples
The doctor prescribed a curative for the infection.
Herbal curatives were used to treat common ailments.
curative
01

able to heal or relieve a medical condition

example
Examples
The herb has curative effects on minor wounds.
This therapy is curative for certain chronic diseases.
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