therapeutical
/,θerə'pju:tik/ Cách viết khác : (therapeutical) /,θerə'pju:tikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or involved in therapy; having a healing or curative effect: "Therapeutical" describes something pertaining to the treatment of disease or disorders, especially through specific remedial agents or procedures. It emphasizes the application of a treatment method.
Usage
- The adjective "therapeutical" is used to modify nouns, describing their nature, purpose, or effect as being connected to healing or medical treatment. It is synonymous with "therapeutic," though "therapeutic" is the more common form in modern usage.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The doctor recommended a new therapeutical regimen for managing chronic pain.
- Researchers are studying the therapeutical benefits of this plant extract.
- The spa offers various therapeutical massages designed for relaxation and recovery.
Advanced Usage
- "Therapeutical approach": A method or strategy designed for treatment or healing.
- A holistic therapeutical approach considers both physical and mental health.
- "Therapeutical intervention": An action or procedure undertaken to treat a condition.
- Early therapeutical intervention can improve the prognosis significantly.
Variants and Related Words
- Therapeutic (adj): The more frequently used variant with the same meaning.
- Therapeutic exercises.
- Therapy (n): The treatment itself.
- Physical therapy.
- Therapist (n): A person who administers therapy.
- A speech therapist.
Synonyms
- Curative: Having the power to cure.
- Healing: Tending to heal; conducive to recovery.
- Remedial: Providing a remedy; corrective.
- Medicinal: Having healing properties.
Antonyms
- Harmful: Causing or capable of causing harm.
- Toxic: Poisonous; acting as a poison.
- Damaging: Causing physical damage or injury.
Adjective
- relating to or involved in therapy
- therapeutic approach to criminality