'homeopathic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'homoios,' meaning 'like' or 'similar,' and 'pathos,' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease.'

'homoios' and 'pathos' combined to form the German word 'homöopathisch,' which eventually became the modern English word 'homeopathic.'

Initially, it meant 'similar suffering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to a specific alternative medicine practice.