therapeutic (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.t̬ɪk/
Definition
Relating to the healing or treatment of disease or injury; having a beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Examples
The spa offered a range of therapeutic treatments, including massages and aromatherapy.
Regular exercise can have a therapeutic effect on people suffering from depression.
She found listening to classical music to be a therapeutic experience.
How to Use therapeutic
- therapeutic for (prepositional phrase)
- Having a beneficial effect on someone or something. — "This type of exercise is particularly therapeutic for back pain."
- therapeutic use (collocation)
- The application of something for healing or treatment. — "The doctor prescribed the medication for its therapeutic use in managing chronic pain."
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