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Definition of homeopathy

homeopathy

/ˌhoʊ.miˈɑː.pə.θi/
(UK: homoeopathy)
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Adverb:homeopathically
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Adjective:homeopathic
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homeopathy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A system of alternative medicine based on the doctrine that a substance capable of causing symptoms of a disease in healthy people can cure similar symptoms in sick people when administered in highly diluted doses.

Example

"Despite widespread skepticism from the mainstream scientific community, some patients still turn to homeopathy for minor ailments."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'naturopathy' or 'herbalism', which use concentrated natural extracts; 'homeopathy' specifically refers to the use of extreme serial dilutions based on the principle that 'like cures like.'

• Rhymes for homeopathy

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in German as Homöopathie in the late 18th century by physician Samuel Hahnemann, derived from Ancient Greek homoios ('similar, like') and pathos ('suffering, disease').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homeopathy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homeopathy
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