restorative

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
  2. noun a device for treating injury or disease
  3. adjective tending to impart new life and vigor to

Etymology

From Middle English restoratif, restoratyve, from Old French restoratif, restauratif and Medieval Latin restaurātīvus. Equivalent to restore + -ative.

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tonic

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