sanative

[ san-uh-tiv ]
/ ˈsæn ə tɪv /

adjective

having the power to heal; curative.

Origin of sanative

1400–50; < Medieval Latin sānātīvus (see sanatory, -ive); replacing late Middle English sanatif < Middle French < Medieval Latin, as above

OTHER WORDS FROM sanative

non·san·a·tive, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for sanative

sanative
/ (ˈsænətɪv) /

adjective

a less common word for curative

Word Origin for sanative

C15: from Medieval Latin sānātīvus, from Latin sānāre to heal, from sānus healthy

Medical definitions for sanative

sanative
[ sănə-tĭv ]

adj.

Having the power to cure; healing or restorative.