Search Dictionary
Definition of therapeutic

therapeutic

/ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/
ther · a · peu · tic
Adverb:therapeutically
•
Plural:therapeutics
JUMP TO:

therapeutic Lexical Profile

therapeutic Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to the healing of disease or the medical treatment of a disorder.

Example

"The doctors discussed the therapeutic benefits of the new medication."

2

Having a good, calming, or restorative effect on the mind or body.

Example

"After a stressful week at the office, she found gardening in the afternoon sun deeply therapeutic."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for therapeutic
Antonyms
View all antonyms for therapeutic

• noun

1

A medicine, compound, or clinical agent used for the treatment or cure of a disease.

Example

"The biotechnology firm specializes in developing novel therapeutics for autoimmune disorders."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for therapeutic
Antonyms
View all antonyms for therapeutic

• Rhymes for therapeutic

• Nearby Words

theorize
theorizer
theory
therapeutic
therapeutically
therapist
therapize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Modern Latin therapeuticus, from Ancient Greek therapeutikos ('inclined to serve or cure'), derived from therapeuein ('to attend, treat medically').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Therapeutic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/therapeutic
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.