Therapeutic

/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the healing of disease or the treatment of ailments.

The doctor prescribed a therapeutic regimen to help with the patient's recovery.

Having a beneficial effect on one's health or mental well-being.

Many people find that yoga has a therapeutic effect on their stress levels.

Designed to prevent, treat, or alleviate a disease or condition.

The therapeutic properties of the herbal remedy are well-documented.

From Greek 'therapeutikos', meaning 'of or for a cure'.

therapeutic benefit

A positive effect on health or well-being.

therapeutic intervention

An action taken to improve a patient's condition.

therapeutic session

A meeting intended for treatment or healing.

therapy

The treatment of a condition or disease.

therapist

A professional who provides treatment.

cure

A means of healing or restoring health.

Chill therapy

After a long week, I just need some chill therapy — maybe a spa day!

Mood booster

That concert was such a mood booster; it felt therapeutic!