vulnerary
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvʌlnəˌrɛri/
KK: /ˈvʌlnəˌrɛri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the healing or treatment of wounds.
Example
The vulnerary properties of the herb made it a popular choice for natural remedies.
Conversation
I just found this vulnerary ointment that claims to heal cuts faster.
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, I think it might be useful for my hiking trips.
Definitely! It's always good to have something vulnerary on hand.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
healing
curative
restorative
Antonyms
harmful
injurious
damaging
noun
Definition
A type of remedy that helps heal or treat wounds.
Example
The herbal ointment served as a vulnerary for the soldier's injuries.
Conversation
I heard you got a cut while hiking last weekend.
Yeah, I did! I should have brought some vulnerary ointment with me.
That's a good point; it would have helped heal it faster.
Root Explanation
Vulnerary → It is formed from "vulnus" (meaning wound) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning pertaining to). The word "vulnerary" refers to something that is related to or used for healing wounds.
Memory Tip
Think of 'vulnus' which means 'wound' — this helps you remember that 'vulnerary' pertains to healing wounds.
Visually Confused Words
funerary