Definitions for Therapeutic

Therapeutic ther·a·peu·tic

Spelling: [ther-uh-pyoo-tik]
IPA: /ˌθɛr əˈpyu tɪk/

Therapeutic is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 786 anagrams from letters in Therapeutic (aceehiprttu).

Definitions for Therapeutic

noun

  1. a therapeutic substance.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the treating or curing of disease; curative.

Origin of Therapeutic

1535-45; New Latin therapeuticus Greek therapeutikós, equivalent to therapeú(ein) to attend, treat medically (akin to therápōn attendant) + -tikos -tic

Examples for Therapeutic

Gupta points out that even methamphetamine and cocaine are recognized for their therapeutic value as “Schedule II” drugs.

It was new as a therapeutic system, however old its philosophic elements.

Lowen was interested in the therapeutic implications of Reich's work.

Only then will we find a therapeutic solution that fully restores autonomy to those who have been robbed of independence.

He did suffer from ‘Black Dog’ [depression] as he called it and having something to concentrate on was therapeutic for him.

therapeutic running also tends appreciably to lessen anxiety.

There is no satisfactory evidence of its therapeutic efficacy.

Moreover, new research suggests that Furosemide may have no therapeutic value at all.

Dr. Epstein is one of the finest therapeutic men in the city.

Cruikshank often speaks about the potential of yoga to be therapeutic — even medicinal.

Word Value for Therapeutic
Scrable

18

Words with friends

20

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