CURATIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

curatively (not comparable)

In a curative manner.

Source: Wiktionary


CURATIVE

Cur"a*tive (kr"-tv), a. Etym: [Cf. F.curatif. See Cure, v. t.]

Definition: Relating to, or employed in, the cure of diseases; tending to cure. Arbuthnot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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