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

“The Israelis bombed the house over the heads of my father-in-law and his wife and their children,” said the 48-year-old homeopathic clinician.

From New York Times

In an interview with The Times, she said she had surgery and radiation therapy, but declined to follow medical advice that she also have chemotherapy, electing instead to undergo homeopathic treatments.

From Los Angeles Times

She recommends women use herbs, essential oils and homeopathic remedies, which she also sells, to combat these problems.

From Los Angeles Times

She was eating the healthiest, most organic raw diet possible and taking conventional and homeopathic medicine between naps.

From Los Angeles Times

In homeopathic circles, an extract made from the plants is used as medicine to treat asthma and skin irritations.

From Seattle Times