Medicinal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈdɪ.sɪ.nəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Medicinal is an adjective meaning Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.
Meaning
Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.
More Meanings
- Tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain.
- Tasting like medicine; particularly of unpleasant or artificially sweet or bitter flavours.
- Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.
Example Sentences
Though not poisonous, this mildly psychoactive mushroom has valuable medicinal properties. Extracted agents could be used to enhance medi-gels pain-reducing capabilities.
The town [Cheltenham] "is celebrated for its medicinal waters" and "has been for the last sixty years one of the most elegant and fashionable watering places in England".
Word Forms
- medcinal
- medicinals
Synonyms for medicinal
Depending on context, synonyms include healthful, medicative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medicative, healthful, medication, therapeutics, drug, medicine.
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