sanatory

From Latin sānātōrius. See sanable.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsænətəɹi/, /ˈsænətɹi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈsænəˌtɔɹi/
• Homophone: sanitary (some accents)

sanatory (comparative more sanatory, superlative most sanatory)

1. 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; […]

• sanative

• sanatorium