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Definition of medicinally

medicinally

/məˈdɪs.ɪ.nə.li/
me · dic · i · nal · ly
Adjective:medicinal
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• adverb

1

In a manner that relates to medicine, healing, or the treatment and prevention of disease.

Example

"Ginger has been used medicinally for centuries to soothe digestive discomfort and nausea."

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• Rhymes for medicinally

• Nearby Words

medicate
medication
medicinal
medicinally
medicine
medieval
medievalist

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'medicinal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'medicinalis', from 'medicina' (the healing art) and 'mederi' (to heal).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Medicinally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/medicinally
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