therapy

[ ther-uh-pee ]

noun

, plural ther·a·pies.

1. the treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process:

   speech therapy.

2. a curative power or quality.
3. psychotherapy.
4. any act, hobby, task, program, etc., that relieves tension.

therapy

/ ˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. 1. the treatment of physical, mental, or social disorders or disease
   2. ( in combination )

      physiotherapy

      electrotherapy

therapy

1. Treatment intended to cure or alleviate an illness or injury, whether physical or mental.

Other Words From

• self-thera·py noun plural selftherapies

Word History and Origins

Origin of therapy¹

1840–50; < New Latin therapīa < Greek therapeía healing (akin to therápōn attendant)

Word History and Origins

Origin of therapy¹

C19: from New Latin therapia, from Greek therapeia attendance; see therapeutic

Related Words

• analysis
• cure
• healing
• medicine
• remedy