alterative
alterative · more alterative · most alterative
Causing alterationCausing alteration.
UK/ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/US/ˈɔl.tɚˌaɪ.tɪv/
Meaning
2 sensesCausing alteration.
Causing alteration.
Gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state into a healthy one.
More definitions
- tending to cure or restore to health
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Latin alterativum, noun use of alterativus.From Latin alterativum, noun use of alterativus.
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Forms
more alterative, most alterative| Comparative | more alterative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most alterative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- tending to cure or restore to health:curativehealingremedialsanativetherapeutic
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form