curative
UK/'kjurәtiv/US
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Definitions
adj.
Able to cure illness; healing.
有疗效的，治病的。
n.
A substance or treatment that cures.
药物，治疗法。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcure + -ative (tending to) = 'tending to cure' = healing. Often set against preventive: curative care treats an illness you already have; preventive care stops it first.
Root cur still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.curative properties疗效
- 2.curative powers治愈力
- 3.curative treatment治疗性治疗
Example Sentences
- 1.
The herb is said to have curative properties.
- 2.
Doctors focus on curative rather than preventive treatment here.