First Known Use: 15th century
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sanative
adjective san·a·tive \ˈsa-nə-tiv\
Definition of SANATIVE
: having the power to cure or heal : curative, restorative
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Origin of SANATIVE
Middle English sanatif, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanativus, from Latin sanatus, past participle of sanare to cure, from sanus healthy
Related to SANATIVE
- Synonyms
- good, healthy, medicinal, restorative, salubrious, salutary, salutiferous, healthful, tonic, wholesome
- Antonyms
- insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome
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sanative
adjective san·a·tive \ˈsan-ət-iv\
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