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therapeutic

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

KK: /θɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

adjective
Definition

Related to the treatment of illness or injury, often helping to heal or improve health.


Example

The doctor recommended therapeutic exercises to help with my recovery.


Conversation
Sloth A
I started taking yoga classes, and they feel really therapeutic.
Sloth B
That's awesome! I've heard yoga can be great for stress relief.
Sloth A
Yeah, it helps me relax and focus more throughout the day.
Sloth B
Sounds like a perfect way to unwind after a busy week!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
healing
remedial
curative
Antonyms
harmful
detrimental
injurious
Root Explanation

Therapeutic → It is formed from "therapeia" (meaning healing or treatment) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "therapeutic" refers to something that pertains to healing or treatment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'healing' ('therapeia') to remember that 'therapeutic' means related to healing or treatment.

Visually Confused Words
nontherapeutic
zomotherapeutic
untherapeutical
serotherapeutic
autotherapeutic
herpetic
serotherapeutics
radiotherapeutic
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