Definition

Having the ability to heal or cure; related to medicine or treatment.

Example

The herbal remedy is considered medicinable and can help with various ailments.

Conversation

I just read about a plant that has medicinable properties.

Really? That sounds interesting! What does it do?

It can help with digestive issues and even relieve stress.

Wow, I need to look into that — it sounds super helpful!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Medicinable → It is formed from "medicina" (from Latin, meaning medicine) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "medicinable" means capable of being treated with medicine or suitable for medical treatment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'medicine' as the root, and remember that 'medicinable' refers to something that can be treated with medicine.

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