English · Word Candidate

medicinal

/məˈdɪ.sɪ.nəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: medicinals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain.

Adjective

Examples

Though not poisonous, this mildly psychoactive mushroom has valuable medicinal properties. Extracted agents could be used to enhance medi-gels pain-reducing capabilities.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “medicinal” mean?

Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.

Is “medicinal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.