treatment
Translation
treatment, handling, care
Examples
She is receiving treatment for a knee injury.
She is receiving treatment for a knee injury.
The prisoners complained of unfair treatment.
The prisoners complained of unfair treatment.
This wood needs a special treatment to protect it.
This wood needs a special treatment to protect it.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) treatment for an illness or injury She is receiving treatment for cancer.
((of sb./sth.)) the way you deal with or behave towards someone or something The book is a historical treatment of the subject.
Similar Words
Synonyms: care, therapy, handling, processing
Etymology
From the verb 'treat' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
Think of how a doctor 'treats' a patient; the action is the 'treatment'. Also, how you 'treat' someone is your 'treatment' of them.