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restorative

Syllabification: (re·stor·a·tive)
Pronunciation: /riˈstôrətiv/
Definition of restorative

adjective

  • having the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well-being:the restorative power of long walks
  • Surgery & Dentistry relating to or concerned with the restoration of form or function to a damaged tooth or other part of the body.

noun

  • something, especially a medicine or drink, that restores health, strength, or well-being.

Derivatives

restoratively

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from an Old French variant of restauratif, -ive, from restorer (see restore)

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