Definition of palliative noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define palliative. palliative synonyms, palliative pronunciation, palliative translation, English dictionary definition of palliative. adj. 1. Tending or serving to palliate. 2. Alleviating the symptoms of a disease or disorder, especially one that is te