1. in a manner relating to or intended to cure or heal a disease or condition
Usage: typically used in medical or therapeutic contexts

Examples

• The new drug works curatively to eliminate the infection within days.
• Physical therapy can be applied curatively after an injury.
• The treatment was designed curatively rather than as a preventive measure.
• Herbal remedies have been used curatively for centuries in traditional medicine.
• The doctor prescribed antibiotics curatively to address the bacterial infection.