Restorative — Re*stor a*tive (r?*st?r ?*t?v), a. [Cf. F. restoratif.] Of or pertaining to restoration; having power to restore. [1913 Webster] Destroys life s enemy, Hunger, with sweet restorative delight. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Restorative — Re*stor a*tive, n. Something which serves to restore; especially, a restorative medicine. Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
restorative — index curative, cure, medicinal, palliative (abating), panacea, remedial, remedy (that which corrects), s … Law dictionary
restorative — c.1400 (adj.), early 15c. (n.); see RESTORATION (Cf. restoration) + IVE (Cf. ive) … Etymology dictionary
restorative — adj *curative, remedial, corrective, sanative Analogous words: stimulating, quickening (see PROVOKE) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
restorative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well being. 2) relating to the restoration of a damaged tooth or other part of the body. ► NOUN ▪ a medicine or drink that restores health, strength, or well being.… … English terms dictionary
restorative — [ri stôr′ə tiv] adj. [ME restoratif < MFr < ML restaurativus] 1. of restoration 2. tending to restore or capable of restoring; esp., capable of restoring health, strength, consciousness, etc. n. something that restores; esp., something that … English World dictionary
restorative — I UK [rɪˈstɔːrətɪv] / US [rɪˈstɔrətɪv] adjective formal making you feel strong, healthy, full of energy, or happy again This herb has restorative properties. restorative surgery II UK [rɪˈstɔːrətɪv] / US [rɪˈstɔrətɪv] noun [countable] Word forms… … English dictionary
restorative — re|stor|a|tive1 [ rı stɔrətıv ] adjective FORMAL making you feel strong, healthy, full of energy, or happy again: This herb has restorative properties. restorative surgery restorative re|stor|a|tive 2 [ rı stɔrətıv ] noun count FORMAL something… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
restorative — 1. Renewing health and strength. 2. An agent that promotes a renewal of health or strength. [L. restauro, to restore] * * * re·stor·ative ri stōr ət iv, stȯr adj of, relating to, or providing restoration <restorative treatment>… … Medical dictionary
