restorative

pronunciation

How to pronounce restorative in British English: UK [rɪˈstɔ:rətɪv]word uk audio image

How to pronounce restorative in American English: US [rɪˈstɔrətɪv, -ˈstor-] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
    a device for treating injury or disease
  • 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 .

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