B2 noun Neutral

therapeutic

/ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

A treatment, drug, or activity designed to heal, treat a disease, or provide a sense of relaxation and well-being. It can refer to a specific medical substance or a method used to improve a person's physical or mental condition.

Ejemplos

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I find gardening to be quite therapeutic after a stressful day at work.

I find gardening to be quite therapeutic after a stressful day at work.

2

The hospital is pioneering several new therapeutics for the treatment of rare genetic disorders.

The hospital is pioneering several new therapeutics for the treatment of rare genetic disorders.

3

Listening to jazz is totally therapeutic for me when I'm feeling down.

Listening to jazz is totally therapeutic for me when I'm feeling down.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
therapeutic
Adverbio
therapeutically
Adjetivo
therapeutic
Relacionado
therapy
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Therapy' + 'Tactic'. A therapeutic is a 'tactic' used in 'therapy' to help you get better.

Quiz rápido

The doctor explained that the new _____ would help reduce the inflammation in her joints.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: therapeutic

Ejemplos

1

I find gardening to be quite therapeutic after a stressful day at work.

everyday

I find gardening to be quite therapeutic after a stressful day at work.

2

The hospital is pioneering several new therapeutics for the treatment of rare genetic disorders.

formal

The hospital is pioneering several new therapeutics for the treatment of rare genetic disorders.

3

Listening to jazz is totally therapeutic for me when I'm feeling down.

informal

Listening to jazz is totally therapeutic for me when I'm feeling down.

4

The researchers analyzed the efficacy of various digital therapeutics in managing patient anxiety.

academic

The researchers analyzed the efficacy of various digital therapeutics in managing patient anxiety.

5

The pharmaceutical division is shifting its focus toward developing innovative oncology therapeutics.

business

The pharmaceutical division is shifting its focus toward developing innovative oncology therapeutics.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
therapeutic
Adverbio
therapeutically
Adjetivo
therapeutic
Relacionado
therapy

Colocaciones comunes

modern therapeutics modern therapeutics
therapeutic benefit therapeutic benefit
digital therapeutics digital therapeutics
therapeutic effect therapeutic effect
novel therapeutics novel therapeutics

Frases Comunes

therapeutic value

therapeutic value

therapeutic touch

therapeutic touch

therapeutic alliance

therapeutic alliance

Se confunde a menudo con

therapeutic vs therapy

Therapy is the process or session of treatment, while a therapeutic (noun) is the actual agent or drug used.

therapeutic vs theoretical

Theoretical relates to theories and ideas, whereas therapeutic relates to healing and medical treatment.

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Notas de uso

While often used as an adjective, 'therapeutic' is used as a noun in medical and pharmaceutical contexts to refer to a specific treatment or drug. It is frequently used figuratively in everyday English to describe any hobby that relieves stress.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that 'therapeutic' can be a noun in the plural form (therapeutics) referring to the branch of medicine concerned with treatments.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Therapy' + 'Tactic'. A therapeutic is a 'tactic' used in 'therapy' to help you get better.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek 'therapeutikos', which comes from 'therapeuein' meaning 'to minister to' or 'to treat medically'.

Patrones gramaticales

Can be used as a countable noun (usually in medical contexts) Commonly used as an uncountable noun in the plural form 'therapeutics' to describe a field of study Functions as a predicative adjective after 'to be'
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Contexto cultural

In Western wellness culture, 'therapeutic' is widely applied to self-care activities like coloring books, baking, or hiking, reflecting a holistic view of health.

Quiz rápido

The doctor explained that the new _____ would help reduce the inflammation in her joints.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: therapeutic

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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