medicinal

American  

[muh-dis-uh-nl] / məˈdɪs ə nl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the properties of a medicine; curative; remedial.

   medicinal properties; medicinal substances.

2. unpalatable; disagreeable.

   a medicinal taste.

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medicinal British  

/ mɛˈdɪsɪnəl /

adjective

1. relating to or having therapeutic properties

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noun

1. a medicinal substance

Other Word Forms

• medicinally adverb
• nonmedicinal adjective
• nonmedicinally adverb
• semimedicinal adjective
• unmedicinal adjective
• unmedicinally adverb

Etymology

Origin of medicinal

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Latin word medicīnālis. See medicine, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Lead author Dr. Jack Wilson from the University of Sydney's Matilda Centre said the results raise serious questions about approving medicinal cannabis for conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

From Science Daily

I push the glass back toward him, turning my head away from the medicinal odor wafting out of the glass.

From Literature

As Cruze notes, eating a chocolate to help you sleep feels more like a reward, whereas taking a capsule can feel more medicinal, and less enjoyable.

From BBC

Wellness influencers and regular people alike started adopting traditional Chinese medicinal practices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.

From Los Angeles Times