curative
/ˈkjʊrətɪv/
cu · ra · tive
ˈkjʊ · rə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. healing; therapeutic; medicinal
Significado en Español
curativo, terapéutico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chữa bệnh, có tác dụng chữa trị
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cur (cure) + ative → having healing efficacy, able to cure.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “curative”:
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A
Healing
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B
Harmful
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C
Playful
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D
Boring
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A — Healing.
“curative” means adj. healing; therapeutic; medicinal
Common questions about “curative”
What does “curative” mean?
curative — adj. healing; therapeutic; medicinal. In Chinese: 治疗的，有疗效的.
How do you pronounce “curative”?
curative is pronounced /ˈkjʊrətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cu · ra · tive.
Is “curative” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. curative appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “curative”?
cur (cure) + ative → having healing efficacy, able to cure.
