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therapeutic (noun)

A treatment, drug, or activity designed to heal, treat a disease, or provide a sense of relaxation and well-being. It can refer to a specific medical substance or a method used to improve a person's physical or mental condition.

💬 Example

"I find gardening to be quite therapeutic after a stressful day at work."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Therapy' + 'Music'. Music is a 'therapeutic' (noun) that you use in 'therapy' (process) to feel 'therapeutic'...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
remedy treatment curative restorative healing agent
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'therapeutic' as a noun for a person. → She is a wonderful therapist.

Saying 'The doctor gave me a new therapy' when referring to a pill. → The doctor prescribed a new therapeutic.

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