Definition

Not related to healing or medical treatment.

Example

The study focused on nontherapeutic practices that do not improve health.

Conversation

I read an article about the effects of nontherapeutic drugs.

Really? What did it say?

It mentioned how many people use them without realizing they're nontherapeutic.

That sounds concerning; people should be more informed about what they take.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nontherapeutic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "therapeutic" (from Greek "therapeutikos", meaning relating to treatment or healing). The word "nontherapeutic" means not relating to treatment or healing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'therapeutic' relating to healing — so nontherapeutic refers to something that is not related to healing.

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