Kilo Lingo

/ˈθerəpi/

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Translation

Treatment that helps a person get better in body or mind, often by talking or doing special exercises.

Word origin

From Greek therapeia, meaning healing or looking after someone.

Origin
Greek
Root
therapeia
English cognates
therapist

Grammar

Gender
Pluraltherapies

Examples

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Here "therapy" means special exercises that help the body get better.

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Talking therapy helps people with their feelings.

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Here it means anything that helps you feel better.

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This word is part of lesson 47.