medicinal

[ muh-dis-uh-nl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the properties of a medicine; curative; remedial:

   medicinal properties; medicinal substances.

2. unpalatable; disagreeable:

   a medicinal taste.

medicinal

/ mɛˈdɪsɪnəl /

adjective

1. relating to or having therapeutic properties

noun

1. a medicinal substance

Derived Forms

• meˈdicinally, adverb

Other Words From

• me·dici·nal·ly adverb
• nonme·dici·nal adjective
• nonme·dici·nal·ly adverb
• semi·me·dici·nal adjective
• unme·dici·nal adjective
• unme·dici·nal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of medicinal¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Latin word medicīnālis. See medicine, -al ¹

Example Sentences

A vegan who smokes medicinal herbs and has no time for Midwestern niceties, Robyn has had many lives.

From Los Angeles Times

I figured, for the sake of thoroughness, I had to survey at least one other Montana media market, so I powered down a gas-station-bought medicinal course for migraine-strength pain and drove across the Continental Divide.

From Slate

It’s a fun and informative way to get some history about the uses of these plants, from culinary and medicinal to making musical instruments or weaving baskets.

From Los Angeles Times

His book, “Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants,” dives deep into that history as well, with photos to help with plant identification.

From Los Angeles Times

A mother from Aylesham, Kent, who says she pays £2,000 a month for her daughter’s medicinal cannabis supply has called for greater access to the drug on the NHS.

From BBC