Medicinal describessays what someone or something is like something that has the qualitiesspecial features or characteristics that something has or effects of medicine, or is used for healingmaking a sick or injured person healthy again. It is often used for plants, herbs, or substances that may help treat illness.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /mɪˈdɪsənəl/
Easy pronunciation: mih-DISS-uh-nuhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress falls on the second syllable.
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Medicinal Meaning
used for healing or like medicine
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having the properties of medicine
Example: Some medicinal herbs have been used for centuries in traditional remedies.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- medicative — Directly matches the sense of having medicinal properties.
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Medicinal Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- medicative
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse medicinal with medicine. Medicinal is an adjective; medicine is a noun.
- Do not use medicinal for something that is simply healthy or natural unless it really has healing properties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does medicinal mean?
Medicinal means having the properties of medicine or being used for healing.
What is a simple synonym for medicinal?
A close synonym is medicative, though it is less common in everyday English.
Is medicinal the same as medical?
Not exactly. Medicinal means related to healing or medicine-like properties, while medical means related to the practice or science of medicine.
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