sanatory
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin sānātōrius. See sanable.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsænətəɹi/, /ˈsænətɹi/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈsænəˌtɔɹi/
- Homophone: sanitary (some accents)
Adjective
[edit]sanatory (comparative more sanatory, superlative most sanatory)
- producing health; healing or curative
- 1846, Thomas De Quincey, On Christianity, as an Organ of Political Movement:
- Sanatory ordinances for the protection of public health, such as quarantine, fever hospitals, draining, etc.
- 1861, Anthony Trollope, Framley Parsonage:
- And now, at the period of Lucy's visit, no step had been taken to procure a nurse, Mr. Crawley having resolved to take upon himself the duties of that position. In his absolute ignorance of all sanatory measures, he had thrown himself on his knees to pray; […]