non-therapeutic
|non-ther-a-peu-tic|
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/nɒnˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/
not for treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-therapeutic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'therapeutic' which comes from Greek 'therapeutikos', meaning 'pertaining to treating or curing disease'.
Historical Evolution
'Therapeutic' changed from the Greek word 'therapeutikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'therapeutic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'therapeutic' meant 'pertaining to treating or curing disease', and 'non-therapeutic' evolved to mean 'not related to treatment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or intended for therapy or treatment.
The drug was used for non-therapeutic purposes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42