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alterative

al·te·ra·tive

UK/ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/ US/ˈɒl.tə.ɹə.tɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

tending to cure or restore to health

  • “curative powers of herbal remedies”
  • “her gentle healing hand”
  • “remedial surgery”
  • “a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air”
  • “a therapeutic agent”
  • “therapeutic diets”
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Origin

From Latin alterativum, noun use of alterativus.

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