maturative
maturative · maturatives
A remedy used in medieval medicine to promote maturationA remedy used in medieval medicine to promote maturation; a maturant.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A remedy used in medieval medicine to promote maturation; a maturant.
(rare)A verb that implies the process of growth, progress or maturation
Origin
From Middle English maturatif, from Middle French maturatif, from Medieval Latin mātūrātīvFrom Middle English maturatif, from Middle French maturatif, from Medieval Latin mātūrātīvus. By surface analysis, mature + -ative or maturate + -ive.
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Forms
plural: maturatives| Singular | maturative |
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