/ri stawr"euh tiv, -stohr"-/ , adj.
1. serving to restore; pertaining to restoration.
2. capable of renewing health or strength.
n.
3. a restorative agent, means, or the like.
4. a means of restoring a person to consciousness: Smelling salts serve as a restorative.
[ 1350-1400; ME restoratif (adj. and n.) restauratif restaurat ( us ) (ptp. of restaurare to RESTORE) + MF -if -IVE ]