homeopathic

[ hoh-mee-uh-path-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or according to the principles of homeopathy.
2. practicing or advocating homeopathy.

Other Words From

• home·o·pathi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeopathic¹

First recorded in 1815–25; homeo- + -pathic

Example Sentences

Fame in its highly diluted modern form provides a sort of homeopathic cure for the ancient evil of jealousy.

From The Daily Beast

Look, if homeopathic remedies make you feel better, take them.

From The Daily Beast

“From time to time in New Jersey,” Parkin said, adding that she sometimes took herbs and homeopathic remedies.

From The Daily Beast

Nature is like a homeopathic element, a tiny little ingredient that disrupts the entire organism.

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So I have had to convey my precepts insensibly to Milord K.—to convey them in homeopathic doses of parable.

From Project Gutenberg

But I think a little opposition noise would almost be a relief—a kind of homeopathic cure, you know.

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In official circles reciprocity was sought as a homeopathic cure for the desire for annexation.

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On the homeopathic principle, an abnormally dry and scorching spring came to his rescue.

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He had studied the homeopathic methods and following his graduation at once began a search for a suitable location.

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