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ointment vs curative

curative vs ointment

ointment and curative both are nouns.

ointment is not an adjective while curative is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ointment Yes No No No
curative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, curative is a hypernym of ointment; that is, curative is a word with a broader meaning than ointment:
  • ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  • curative: a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
Other hypernyms of ointment include cure, remedy, therapeutic.
ointment (noun) curative (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
ointment (adjective) curative (adjective)
tending to cure or restore to health
Difference between ointment and curative

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