restorative
pronunciation
How to pronounce restorative in British English: UK [rɪˈstɔ:rətɪv]
How to pronounce restorative in American English: US [rɪˈstɔrətɪv, -ˈstor-]
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- Noun:
- a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
- a device for treating injury or disease
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- Adjective:
- tending to impart new life and vigor to
- promoting recuperation
Word Origin
- restorative (adj.)
- late 14c., from Old French restoratif from restorer (see restore).
- restorative (n.)
- early 15c., from restorative (adj.), or from Medieval Latin restaurativum "a restorative."
Example
- 1. The restorative justice conference was in pentonville prison .
- 2. When bbc executives make their case for restorative funding , they might add the innovation angle .
- 3. The book is more of a " step by step " guide to over 50 restorative yoga postures .
- 4. Periodontal considerations in restorative and prosthodontic dentistry .
- 5. Ultimately this type of work might help us design healthier cities - especially if it 's combined with psychological findings about the restorative properties of urban parks .