sanative Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite tending to cure or restore to health
    alterative; remedial; healing; curative; therapeutic.
    • curative powers of herbal remedies
    • her gentle healing hand
    • remedial surgery
    • a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
    • a therapeutic agent
    • therapeutic diets

WordNet


San"a*tive adjective
Etymology
LL. sanativus.
Definitions
  1. Having the power to cure or heal; healing; tending to heal; sanatory. -- San"a*tive*ness, n.

Webster 1913