therapeutic — having a healing effect; relating to the treatment of disease or disorders
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a healing effect; relating to the treatment of disease or disorders
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother swears that her therapeutic knitting can cure any heartbreak.
- The therapeutic benefits of chocolate are still being researched by very dedicated scientists.
- The doctor prescribed a therapeutic exercise program for her recovery.
therapeutic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/]
having a healing effect; relating to the treatment of disease or disorders
A warm bath with herbs feels therapeutic after a long hiking trip.
Automatic diagnostic makes healing therapeutic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek therapeutikos, meaning 'of or pertaining to healing.' It originates from the verb therapeuein, meaning 'to care for' or 'to treat medically,' which was associated with Theraputes, a legendary healing deity in Greek mythology.
Breakdown
therapeu- (to heal, to care for) + -ikos (adjective suffix denoting relation or pertinence). The root therapeuein comes from therapon, meaning 'attendant' or 'servant,' reflecting the original sense of ministering to the sick.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother swears that her therapeutic knitting can cure any heartbreak.”
“The therapeutic benefits of chocolate are still being researched by very dedicated scientists.”
“The doctor prescribed a therapeutic exercise program for her recovery.”
“Music therapy has proven therapeutic effects for patients with dementia.”
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