therapeutic
adjective/ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/
/ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/
- [usually before noun] helping to treat an illness
- the therapeutic benefits of herbs
- studies of the therapeutic effect of bed rest
- helping you to relax
- Painting can be very therapeutic.
- I find listening to music very therapeutic.
Word Originmid 17th cent.: via modern Latin from Greek therapeutikos, from therapeuein ‘minister to, treat medically’.
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