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Word

homeopathic

Phoneticshome·o·path·ic

US/ˌhoʊmioʊˈpæθək/

UK/hˌəʊmiːəpˈæθɪk/

UK spelling · homoeopathic

Definition

adj. relating to a type of medicine that uses very small amounts of a substance to treat the same symptoms it would cause in a healthy person.

adj. relating to a system of medicine based on the principle of 'like cures like', where a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person is used in a diluted form to treat those same symptoms in a sick person.

Examples

“She prefers homeopathic remedies to traditional medicine.”

“The clinic offers a range of homeopathic treatments for common colds and allergies.”

“While homeopathic medicine remains a controversial subject in the scientific community, many patients report feeling significant relief from symptoms that conventional treatments have failed to address.”

Examples

simple

“She prefers homeopathic remedies to traditional medicine.”

contextual

“The clinic offers a range of homeopathic treatments for common colds and allergies.”

complex

“While homeopathic medicine remains a controversial subject in the scientific community, many patients report feeling significant relief from symptoms that conventional treatments have failed to address.”

Real-World Examples

“Tophill’s Chelsea flower show garden included an area for natural and homeopathic remedies in a shed, requested by the king, and bee-friendly features requested by Beckham.”
The Guardian · 8 Sept 2026

Word family

homeopathicAdjectivehomeopathyNoun

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