mə-ˈdis-nəl
1
as in healing
tending to cure disease or restore health
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
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2
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late
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mə-ˈdis-nəl
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Recent Examples of medicinal
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
With more people exploring cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes, companies are stepping up their game to offer fresh and exciting products.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
In some cases, medicinal plants like licorice have been cultivated under the panels, enhancing soil health and offering additional income streams.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Along the way, learn about the edible, medicinal and cultural uses of native plants.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Once the mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO who owns the preserve discovers the unicorn’s medicinal properties, Elliot and Ridley find themselves in an ethical dilemma to reunite the unicorn with their kind or suffer the consequences.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
With more people exploring cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes, companies are stepping up their game to offer fresh and exciting products.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
In some cases, medicinal plants like licorice have been cultivated under the panels, enhancing soil health and offering additional income streams.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Along the way, learn about the edible, medicinal and cultural uses of native plants.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
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Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Vulnerability is absolutely essential to healthy working relationships.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Methotrexate: Methotrexate is a drug used to treat cancer and some autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Little Feat, the archetypal ’70s band originally formed by Lowell George — a guitar virtuoso fired from the Mothers of Invention by Frank Zappa — has survived years of breakups, drug problems and even George’s untimely death in 1979.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The victim’s parents, through what’s known as restorative justice, see that Jacob’s struggling when he’s released from incarceration and offer him hope and a helping hand.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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This restorative bath relaxes muscles, helps with nighttime leg discomfort and improves sleep quality.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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India is a global leader in generic drug manufacturing, supplying a significant portion of the world’s vaccines and medicines.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today, more of us than ever are turning to the internet and technologies like remote medicine for healthcare services and advice.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Ben Moore faces an active bench warrant after being inadvertently released from jail prematurely last year while serving time for a remedial contempt charge in his divorce case.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Aside from a remedial story that wouldn’t impress anyone over the age of 15, a big issue that permeated God of War, as well as several of its sequels and prequels, was its treatment of women.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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His office initially attributed the pause to an adverse reaction to new medication.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Orange could be due to certain medications, or an issue with the liver or bile duct.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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These spaces should feel supportive and therapeutic, like a warm residential setting—not isolating or restricting.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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