Therapeutic: meaning, definitions and examples

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therapeutic

 

[ ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical treatment

Relating to the healing of disease; serving to cure or alleviate a disorder.

Synonyms

healing, medicinal, restorative

Examples of usage

  • Therapeutic massage can help reduce muscle tension and improve circulation.
  • Music therapy has been shown to have therapeutic effects on patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Context #2 | Adjective

psychological treatment

Relating to the treatment of mental or emotional disorders; providing emotional healing or relief.

Synonyms

cathartic, comforting, soothing

Examples of usage

  • Therapeutic counseling can help individuals cope with anxiety and depression.
  • Art therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses creative expression to improve mental well-being.

Translations

Translations of the word "therapeutic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terapêutico

🇮🇳 चिकित्सीय

🇩🇪 therapeutisch

🇮🇩 terapeutik

🇺🇦 терапевтичний

🇵🇱 terapeutyczny

🇯🇵 治療的な

🇫🇷 thérapeutique

🇪🇸 terapéutico

🇹🇷 terapötik

🇰🇷 치료의

🇸🇦 علاجي

🇨🇿 terapeutický

🇸🇰 terapeutický

🇨🇳 治疗的

🇸🇮 terapevtski

🇮🇸 læknandi

🇰🇿 терапевтикалық

🇬🇪 თერაპიული

🇦🇿 terapevtik

🇲🇽 terapéutico

Etymology

The word 'therapeutic' originated from the Greek word 'therapeutikos', meaning 'pertaining to healing'. The concept of therapy and healing has been essential in various cultures throughout history, with practices such as herbal remedies, spiritual rituals, and medical treatments evolving over time to form the modern understanding of therapeutic interventions.

See also: psychotherapy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,950, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.