palliative
Translation
palliative
Examples
Palliative care focuses on providing relief from symptoms.
Palliative care focuses on providing relief from symptoms.
This is only a palliative measure, not a cure.
This is only a palliative measure, not a cure.
Grammar Patterns
((palliative)) ((noun)) used before a noun Palliative care is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soothing, relieving; Antonyms: curative
Etymology
From Latin 'palliatus' (cloaked), from 'pallium' (a cloak). The idea is to 'cloak' or cover symptoms without curing the underlying disease.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pale' patient needing care that 'alleviates' their pain. Palliative care is like a cloak ('pallium') that covers the symptoms.