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
Jennifer Broome, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
Long before the advent of modern perfumery, oud was used for a variety of purposes—medicinal, aphrodisiacal, and aromatic (its use as a perfume is depicted in Arabian Nights).
—Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Thanks to his work, industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis are now being recognized for their potential to benefit society in numerous ways.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Found among cypress cones brought from Jordan for medicinal purposes, the half-inch-long insects were discovered during a routine inspection of a traveler, according to a Feb. 5 news release.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The waters here were sacred to the Utes for their medicinal properties.
—Jennifer Broome, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
Long before the advent of modern perfumery, oud was used for a variety of purposes—medicinal, aphrodisiacal, and aromatic (its use as a perfume is depicted in Arabian Nights).
—Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Thanks to his work, industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis are now being recognized for their potential to benefit society in numerous ways.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Found among cypress cones brought from Jordan for medicinal purposes, the half-inch-long insects were discovered during a routine inspection of a traveler, according to a Feb. 5 news release.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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At home in the garden, proper fertilization is necessary to maintain these vibrant colors, encourage abundant flower production, and maintain healthy foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, activists concerned with animal rights, the environment, the rights of farmers, and human health are already working to ease the distortions of the subsidy system and align government subsidies with recommendations as to what constitutes a healthy, sustainable diet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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My heart hurts losing another friend 2 the throws of drug addiction & the insane fentanyl crisis thats taken over our country!—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cartels will only be put out of business by legalizing drugs and immigration, not by declaring war on them.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream $37 $25 AMAZON $28 TARGET The restorative benefits of retinol almost go without saying these days, but what product would Sperling select?—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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For a soothing, restorative dinner post-cocktails, try MaMou.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the episode, Palmer asks SZA if Drake is a good kisser.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This action has stopped starving children from receiving food and medicine, many of whom will die as a direct result.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Amgen: Cramer praised the pharmaceutical giant’s drug portfolio, including its cholesterol medicine and cancer treatments.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The antitrust case’s remedial phase is set to begin in April.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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Existing federal law already provides for possible remedial actions to confront this problem.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Organizations like Lopez’s help those with the disease access antiretroviral medications needed to reduce the risk of transmission, and give them a chance at a long, healthy life.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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His lawyers also argued that his longtime use of a medication to treat back pain could result in the pentobarbital used in lethal injections being ineffective or less effective.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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But for her community, comedy is cathartic and therapeutic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Workers who take care of children at Connecticut’s therapeutic autism centers aren’t required to undergo background checks that include a review of child abuse records, which is one of several gaps in oversight of these centers cited in a new report from the state’s Office of the Child Advocate.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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