treatment
treatment Lexical Profile
treatment Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Medical care or therapy given to a patient for an illness or injury.
"Early detection and prompt medical treatment can significantly improve recovery rates."
The manner in which someone behaves toward or deals with someone or something.
"The organization advocates for the fair and humane treatment of all animals."
The use of a chemical, physical, or biological agent to preserve, purify, or give particular properties to a substance.
"The city recently upgraded its municipal water treatment facility to remove microscopic contaminants."
The presentation, discussion, or artistic handling of a subject in a work of literature or art.
"Her latest book offers a comprehensive and balanced treatment of modern economic history."
• Rhymes for treatment
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'traitement', derived from 'traitier' (to deal with, handle), which comes from Latin 'tractare' (to manage, handle, discuss).