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Adj — Having healing properties, or used to treat illness.

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medicinal purposes medicinal properties medicinal herb

Etymology

From Latin medicīnālis, related to medicīna ("medicine").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “medicinal” mean?

The word “medicinal” means having healing properties, or used to treat illness. In plain terms, having to do with treating or curing illness, especially describing plants, substances, or effects.

How do you pronounce “medicinal”?

“Medicinal” is pronounced muh-DIH-sih-nuhl (/məˈdɪ.sɪ.nəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “medicinal” in a sentence?

Here is “medicinal” used in a sentence: “Certain herbs are valued for their medicinal properties.”

What part of speech is “medicinal”?

“Medicinal” is an adjective.

Where does the word “medicinal” come from?

The word “medicinal” comes from Latin. From Latin medicīnālis, related to medicīna ("medicine").

Is “medicinal” a common word?

“Medicinal” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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