palliative

adjective
[L40490]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : palliative

Senses

  • serving to mitigate or improve
  • medical assistance with the goal of reducing pain and progression of a disease

palliative

noun
[L40491]

Forms

  • singular : palliative
  • plural : palliatives

Senses

  • treatment that improves but does not cure