restorative

[ ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr- ]
/ rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /
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adjective

serving to restore; pertaining to restoration.
capable of renewing health or strength.

noun

a restorative agent, means, or the like.
a means of restoring a person to consciousness: Smelling salts serve as a restorative.

Origin of restorative

1350–1400; Middle English restoratif (adj. and noun) < Middle French restauratif < Latin restaurāt(us) (past participle of restaurāre to restore) + Middle French -if -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM restorative

non·re·stor·a·tive, adjective, noun un·re·stor·a·tive, adjective

Words nearby restorative

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Words related to restorative

curative, corrective, therapeutic, tonic, healing, analeptic, healthful, remedial, antidotal, recuperative, curable, medicinal

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British Dictionary definitions for restorative

restorative
/ (rɪˈstɒrətɪv) /

adjective

tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc

noun

anything that restores or revives, esp a drug or agent that promotes health or strength

Medical definitions for restorative

restorative
[ rĭ-stôr′ə-tĭv ]

adj.

Of or relating to restoration.
Tending or having the power to restore.

n.

A medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness.