restorative

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-]

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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.

Origin of restorative

1350–1400; Middle English restoratif (adj. and noun) < Middle French restauratif < Latin restaurāt(us) (past participle of restaurāre to restore) + Middle French -if -ive

Related formsnon·re·stor·a·tive, adjective, nounun·re·stor·a·tive, adjective

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Examples from the Web for restorative

Contemporary Examples

After, the restorative effects of “two jiggers from an old bottle of Wild Turkey,” he began the next chapter of his life.
10 Revelations from ‘Rather Outspoken’ Autobiography
Ben Jacobs
April 28, 2012
And next week I'm starting something very exciting with a woman who is going to do an hour of restorative yoga with me.
Kathleen Turner's New Broadway High
Kevin Sessums
April 17, 2011
A-listers including Madonna, Matthew McConaughey, and Demi Moore are hawking the restorative powers of coconut water.
What's Next for Foodies
Jacquelynn D. Powers
September 10, 2010
Despite all this sensational, restorative sex, Stone is a teeny bit defensive about his heterosexuality.
Do I Have to Read Kisser?
William Boot
February 13, 2010

Historical Examples

He helped me to a seat, and handed me a glass containing a restorative.
In the Days of Drake
J. S. Fletcher
The restorative effects of the meal were beginning to wear off.
Jill the Reckless
P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
His restorative was only just in time, for many of them were already almost dead.
The Three Midshipmen
W.H.G. Kingston
Nothing could be better for a person in the Count's condition as a restorative.
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1
George Saintsbury
"It is nothing," he explained, when he had been given a restorative.
How It All Came Round
L. T. Meade

British Dictionary definitions for restorative

restorative

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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Word Origin and History for restorative

adj.

late 14c., from Old French restoratif from restorer (see restore).

n.

early 15c., from restorative (adj.), or from Medieval Latin restaurativum "a restorative."

restorative in Medicine

restorative

(rĭ-stôr′ə-tĭv)

adj.

Of or relating to restoration.
Tending or having the power to restore.

A medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness.

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Examples from the Web for restorative

Contemporary Examples

After, the restorative effects of “two jiggers from an old bottle of Wild Turkey,” he began the next chapter of his life.

And next week I'm starting something very exciting with a woman who is going to do an hour of restorative yoga with me.

A-listers including Madonna, Matthew McConaughey, and Demi Moore are hawking the restorative powers of coconut water.

Despite all this sensational, restorative sex, Stone is a teeny bit defensive about his heterosexuality.

Historical Examples

He helped me to a seat, and handed me a glass containing a restorative.

The restorative effects of the meal were beginning to wear off.

His restorative was only just in time, for many of them were already almost dead.

Nothing could be better for a person in the Count's condition as a restorative.

"It is nothing," he explained, when he had been given a restorative.

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Word Origin and History for restorative

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