What does medicinal mean?
Medicinal means Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical..
Medicinal
/məˈdɪ.sɪ.nəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical..
Definitions by Sense
- Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.
- 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".
Synonyms for medicinal
Antonyms for medicinal
Related Words
Word Forms
- medcinal
- medicinals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for medicinal?
Common synonyms include healthful, medicative.
What is the opposite of medicinal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use medicinal in a sentence?
Though not poisonous, this mildly psychoactive mushroom has valuable medicinal properties. Extracted agents could be used to enhance medi-gels pain-reducing capabilities.
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