- pronunciation:
- the
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pi
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- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
therapies |
definition 1: |
the curative treatment of disease or disability.
- similar words:
- remedy
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definition 2: |
the power or quality of healing.
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definition 3: |
any of several curative treatments by specific means or methods, such as physical therapy or psychotherapy.
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related words: |
analysis, cure, medicine |
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Therapy comes from
therapeia, an ancient Greek word that means "curing or healing."