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restorative Definition

re·stora·tive (ri stôrə tiv)

adjective

  1. of restoration
  2. tending to restore or capable of restoring; esp., capable of restoring health, strength, consciousness, etc.

Etymology: ME restoratif < MFr < ML restaurativus

noun

something that restores; esp., something that restores to consciousness, as smelling salts

restorative Synonyms

restorative

modif.

medicinal, corrective, therapeutic; see healthful, remedial.

restorative Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • administer: Witness administered restoratives, and wanted to get a cab to take him home, but STEWARD would not let him.
  • seek: This stretch of border land has consistently attracted artists commonly seeking restorative, often spiritual experience.

Adjective modifier

  • great: M is for... MUSIC Music is a great restorative and popular leisure activity - take it easy on the country music tho.
  • advanced: He is currently attending courses on advanced restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry.
  • excellent: Pines kernels have also been used as excellent restoratives after a long illness.

Modifies a noun

  • dentistry: There are core curriculum modules, which include: * basic science * clinical science * research methodology * restorative dentistry.
  • justice: There has been a massive upsurge in interest in the ideas of restorative justice in Northern Ireland over the past three or four years.
  • caution: Thames Valley police has pioneered the restorative caution, with plans to extend it nationwide.
  • dentist: Most restorative dentists have placed pressed ceramic crowns, and the esthetic success has been excellent ( 6 ).
  • sleep: Lavender and insomnia Restorative sleep is a must for everyone.
  • conference: You are also offered a restorative conference, which you choose to accept.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Just having an opportunity to spend a little time apart from your baby can be very restorative.

Noun used with modifier

  • quality: Everything we make is spent on the provision or promotion of high quality restorative training and restorative practice.

Used with adjective complement

  • deliver: There are plans to develop the panel as a way of delivering restorative Conditional Cautions.