Definition of restorative Restorative

/ɹʌstɔˈɹʌtɪv/ - [rustorutiv] - re•stor•a•tive

We found 10 definitions of restorative from 4 different sources.

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What does restorative mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

restorative - promoting recuperation; "recuperative powers"; "strongly recuperative remedies"; "restorative effects of exercise"
  recuperative
  healthful conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance"
restorative - tending to impart new life and vigor to; "the renewing warmth of the sunshine"
  renewing, reviving, revitalizing, revitalising
  invigorating imparting strength and vitality; "the invigorating mountain air"

Noun

restorative - a device for treating injury or disease
  corrective
  device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
  pack a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)
  face pack, pack a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)
  pick-me-up, pickup the act of taking aboard passengers or freight
restorative - a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
  tonic
  medicament, medicinal drug, medication, medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies
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  • restorative (a.)
    Of or pertaining to restoration; having power to restore.
  • restorative (n.)
    Something which serves to restore; especially, a restorative medicine.

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