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TOEFL BNC: 7185 COCA: 6743

therapeutic

therapeutic /ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/ adjective
therapeutic
/ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/
adjective
Learner's definition of THERAPEUTIC
[more therapeutic; most therapeutic] : producing good effects on your body or mind使人放松的;使人镇静的
: of or relating to the treatment of illness治疗的
TOEFL BNC: 7185 COCA: 6743

therapeutic

adjective

ther·​a·​peu·​tic ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik How to pronounce therapeutic (audio)
1
: of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative, medicinal
therapeutic diets
They confirmed the therapeutic effect of supplemental light in treating winter depression with phototherapy. Richard Wurtman and Judith Wurtman
A just-right amount is the therapeutic dose, just enough to provide the intended effect without problems. Paul G. Donohue
2
: having a beneficial effect on the body or mind
Warm lotion manicures … are a luxurious, therapeutic treat … Elle
… they painted, hoed, swept, and planted when the mood for therapeutic work struck them, and lolled on the beach when they felt like it. David Guterson
3
: producing a useful or favorable result or effect
In classical economics, before the illusion of fine-tuning became widespread, recessions were regarded as therapeutic. Geoffrey Smith and Jane Sasseen
therapeutic noun
therapeutically adverb

Example Sentences

the therapeutic benefits of yoga Gardening can be very therapeutic. the therapeutic effects of radiation
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Word History

Etymology

Greek therapeutikos, from therapeuein to attend, treat, from theraps attendant

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of therapeutic was in 1646
TOEFL BNC: 7185 COCA: 6743

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