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Uncommonpalliative
The correct spelling is palliative.
How to pronounce palliative
/ˈpalɪətɪv/
nounIPA: /ˈpalɪətɪv/
Say it like: Pal-lia-tiv-e
The correct spelling is palliative. Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine. For example: "The radiation and chemotherapy were only palliatives."
Usage Examples
“The radiation and chemotherapy were only palliatives.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.
adjective
- 1.Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.
- 2.Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.
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