medicinal

adjective
UK: /məˈdɪsɪnəl/
US: /məˈdɛsənəl/

  1. Having properties that can help to cure diseases or relieve symptoms.

    1. The plant has medicinal uses.
    2. Many herbs are valued for their medicinal properties, offering natural relief.

  2. Relating to medicine or the treatment of disease.

    1. I need medicinal help now.
    2. The doctor recommended a medicinal bath to soothe my aching muscles after the marathon.

Synonyms

curative therapeutic restorative remedial

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "medicinal" in English means: Having properties that can help to cure diseases or relieve symptoms., Relating to medicine or the treatment of disease..

The phonetic transcription of "medicinal" is /məˈdɪsɪnəl/ in British English and /məˈdɛsənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "medicinal": curative, therapeutic, restorative, remedial.

Example usage of "medicinal": "The plant has medicinal uses.". More examples on the page.