θεραπευτικές
Wordform Details
Translation: therapeutichealing
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
femininepluralaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: θεραπευτικός
Translation: therapeutic; healing; curative; remedial (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek θεραπευτικός (therapeutikós), derived from θεραπεύω (therapeúō, 'to serve, attend, heal'). The English word 'therapeutic' comes directly from this Greek root. The original meaning in Ancient Greek was related to service and care, which evolved to specifically mean medical treatment and healing. The root θεραπ- is also found in English words like 'therapy', 'therapist', and 'therapeutics'.
Example Usage
Το θεραπευτικό μασάζ βοηθά στην αντιμετώπιση του στρες.
Therapeutic massage helps in dealing with stress.
Η μουσική έχει θεραπευτικές ιδιότητες.
Music has therapeutic properties.
Αυτό το βότανο έχει θεραπευτική δράση για το στομάχι.
This herb has a healing effect for the stomach.
Ακολουθεί θεραπευτικό πρόγραμμα για την αποκατάσταση του τραυματισμού του.
He is following a therapeutic program for the rehabilitation of his injury.
Mnemonics
- Sounds like 'therapeutic' in English, which has the same meaning.
- Think of 'therapy' + '-tic' to remember θεραπευτικός.
- The root 'therap-' appears in both languages with the same meaning.
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Synonyms
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Widely used in medical contexts but also in everyday language when discussing health and wellness. Greece has a long tradition of therapeutic practices dating back to ancient times, including the use of thermal springs (λουτρά) which are often described as θεραπευτικά.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While θεραπευτικός is the more common adjective meaning 'therapeutic' or 'healing', θεραπευτήριος is a less common, more formal or literary variant with essentially the same meaning.
This word:
Το θεραπευτικό πρόγραμμα είχε καλά αποτελέσματα.
The therapeutic program had good results.
Confused word:
Το θεραπευτήριο ίδρυμα παρέχει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες.
The therapeutic institution provides specialized services.
Notes: θεραπευτικός is much more commonly used in modern Greek.
Mnemonic: θεραπευτικός is for everyday use, while θεραπευτήριος sounds more formal and institutional.
Explanation: While θεραπευτικός means 'having healing properties', θεραπεύσιμος means 'curable' or 'treatable'.
Notes: The -τικός ending often indicates 'causing or producing an effect', while -σιμος indicates 'capable of being acted upon'.
Mnemonic: θεραπευτικός describes something that heals, while θεραπεύσιμος describes something that can be healed.