definitions

alleviative

[ uh-lee-vee-ey-tiv, -uh-tiv ]
/ əˈli viˌeɪ tɪv, -ə tɪv /
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adjective

Also al·le·vi·a·to·ry [uh-lee-vee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /əˈli vi əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/. serving to alleviate; palliative.

noun

Obsolete. alleviation(def 2).

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RELATED WORDS

corrective, therapeutic, remedial, invigorating, healthful, salutary, medicinal, ointment, sedative, opiate, drug, tranquilizer, medicine, morphine, aspirin, tonic, curing, pick-me-up, restorative, analgesic

Nearby words

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Origin of alleviative

First recorded in 1665–75; alleviate + -ive

Related forms

un·al·le·vi·a·tive, adjective
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