cure

UK: kjʊə | US: kjʊr

Definition

  1. n. a treatment that relieves or heals a disease or condition

  2. vt. to restore to health or eliminate a harmful condition

  3. n. a solution or remedy for a problem

Structure
cur <care>cur <care>
Etymology

The word "cure" traces back to Latin cura, meaning "care" or "healing." Over time, it evolved in Old French as curer (to heal), retaining its core association with restoration. The silent "e" in Modern English preserves the spelling but does not contribute to meaning. The shift from general "care" to medical "healing" reflects specialization in usage.

Examples

  1. Scientists are searching for a cure for cancer.

  2. Time alone cannot cure this infection.

  3. Her kindness was a cure for his loneliness.

  4. The doctor promised to cure his patient’s ailment.

  5. Prevention is better than cure.