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adjective · noun

therapeutic

adj. · n.
US /ˌθɛɹəpˈjutɪk/ UK /θˌɛɹəpjˈuːtɪk/ ther·a·peu·tic

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    adj.having a good effect on your body or mind, helping you to feel relaxed or healthy.

    adj.producing a beneficial effect on the body or mind; conducive to health or restoration.

    Simple

    I find gardening very therapeutic after a long and stressful day at work.

    In context

    Many patients find that creative activities like painting have a therapeutic effect on their mental health during long hospital stays.

    healingrestorativebeneficial
  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical Medicine

    adj.relating to the medical treatment of a disease or condition.

    adj.relating to the remedial treatment of disease or bodily disorder.

    Simple

    The doctor explained the therapeutic benefits of the new medication.

    In context

    The clinical trial was designed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the drug compared to existing standard treatments.

    curativeremedial
  3. 03 C2 Proficiency TechnicalFormal Medicine

    n.a drug or treatment that helps to cure a disease.

    n.a therapeutic agent, such as a drug or a specific medical treatment.

    Simple

    Scientists are developing new therapeutics to fight rare blood diseases.

    In context

    The pharmaceutical company invested heavily in the development of digital therapeutics to supplement traditional pharmacological interventions.

Usage appreciation therapeutic

While a small number of purpose-built therapeutic chatbots have been studied in controlled settings , most teens are using general-purpose tools that were never designed or validated for mental health support .

Phys.org· 13 Aug 2026

Like phenols, indoles are being studied for their possible therapeutic value.

ScienceDaily· 15 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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