Word
therapeutic
Phoneticsther·a·peu·tic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌθɛɹəpˈjutɪk/
UK/θˌɛɹəpjˈuːtɪk/
Definitions
01healing or relaxing
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.
“I find gardening very therapeutic after a long and stressful day at work.”
“Many patients find that creative activities like painting have a therapeutic effect on their mental health during long hospital stays.”
Synonyms
02medical treatment
C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical
adj. relating to the medical treatment of a disease or condition.
adj. relating to the remedial treatment of disease or bodily disorder.
“The doctor explained the therapeutic benefits of the new medication.”
“The clinical trial was designed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the drug compared to existing standard treatments.”
03a healing agent
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Technical · Formal
n. a drug or treatment that helps to cure a disease.
n. a therapeutic agent, such as a drug or a specific medical treatment.
“Scientists are developing new therapeutics to fight rare blood diseases.”
“The pharmaceutical company invested heavily in the development of digital therapeutics to supplement traditional pharmacological interventions.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “therapeutic” in context.
Verb
01. have a therapeutic value
“Art classes have a therapeutic value for patients recovering from trauma.”
verb + noun
Adjective
02. highly therapeutic
“Many people find that gardening is a highly therapeutic activity for reducing stress.”
adv + adj
03. therapeutic for the mind
“Listening to classical music can be very therapeutic for the mind after a long day.”
adj + prep
Noun
04. therapeutic benefits
“Doctors often discuss the therapeutic benefits of regular exercise for mental health.”
adj + noun
05. therapeutic effect
“The warm bath had a therapeutic effect on his sore muscles.”
adj + noun
06. therapeutic massage
“She booked a therapeutic massage to help recover from her sports injury.”
adj + noun
07. appreciation therapeutic
Real-World Examples
“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 .” “The development of smartphone apps such as MoodyTunes —which aims to support well-being in young people through music—offers exciting opportunities to harness music as a therapeutic resource.” “Like phenols, indoles are being studied for their possible therapeutic value.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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