therapeutic
Translation
therapeutic, healing, curative, restorative
Examples
Gardening can have a therapeutic effect.
Gardening can have a therapeutic effect.
She is receiving therapeutic treatment.
She is receiving therapeutic treatment.
Grammar Patterns
a therapeutic ((effect/value)) having a good effect on your body or mind Gardening can have a therapeutic effect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: healing, curative, restorative; Antonyms: harmful, damaging
Etymology
From Greek 'therapeutikos' meaning 'attentive, helpful', from 'therapeuein' meaning 'to treat medically'.
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of 'therapy'. If something is therapeutic, it's like having therapy.