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March 20, 2021 Word of the Day

therapeutic /ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/ adjective
therapeutic
/ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/
adjective
The woman is receiving a therapeutic spa treatment.
The woman is receiving a therapeutic spa treatment.
Definition of THERAPEUTIC

1 [more therapeutic; most therapeutic] : producing good effects on your body or mind

  • the therapeutic benefits of yoga

  • Gardening can be very therapeutic.

2 : of or relating to the treatment of illness

  • a therapeutic diet

  • the therapeutic effects of radiation

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