palliative
|pal/li/a/tive|
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/ˈpæliˌeɪtɪv/
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/ˈpæliətɪv/
relief without cure
Etymology
'palliative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'palliativus,' where 'palliare' meant 'to cloak or cover.'
'palliativus' transformed into the French word 'palliatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'palliative.'
Initially, it meant 'to cloak or cover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relieving pain or discomfort.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a remedy or treatment that alleviates pain or discomfort without curing the underlying condition.
Morphine is often used as a palliative in end-of-life care.
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Adjective 1
relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause.
The doctor prescribed a palliative treatment to ease the patient's discomfort.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 20:35