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restorative
[ ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr- ]
/ rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /
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adjective
serving to restore; pertaining to restoration.
capable of renewing health or strength.
noun
a restorative agent, means, or the like.
a means of restoring a person to consciousness: Smelling salts serve as a restorative.
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Origin of restorative
OTHER WORDS FROM restorative
non·re·stor·a·tive, adjective, nounun·re·stor·a·tive, adjectiveWords nearby restorative
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British Dictionary definitions for restorative
restorative
/ (rɪˈstɒrətɪv) /
adjective
tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc
noun
anything that restores or revives, esp a drug or agent that promotes health or strength
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