equine-facilitated
|e-quine-fa-cil-i-ta-ted|
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/ˈɛkwaɪn fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪtɪd/
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/ˈiːkwaɪn fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪtɪd/
horse-assisted activities
Etymology
'equine-facilitated' originates from the combination of 'equine,' which comes from Latin 'equinus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to horses,' and 'facilitated,' from Latin 'facilitare,' meaning 'to make easy or easier.'
'equine' changed from the Latin word 'equinus' and eventually became the modern English word 'equine.' 'Facilitated' evolved from the Latin 'facilitare' through Old French 'faciliter.'
Initially, 'equine' meant 'pertaining to horses,' and 'facilitated' meant 'made easier.' Over time, the combination evolved to mean 'involving horses to assist in activities.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or utilizing horses to assist in therapeutic or educational activities.
Equine-facilitated therapy has shown positive results in treating anxiety.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/05 00:07