therapeutic
- 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.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
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.”
Synonymscurativeremedial - 03 C2 Proficiency
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.”
Synonyms
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 .”
“Like phenols, indoles are being studied for their possible therapeutic value.”