allopathic

al·lop·a·thy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-lop-uh-thee]
- /əˈlɒp ə θi/
- /əˈlɒp.ə.θi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-lop-uh-thee]
- /əˈlɒp ə θi/

Definitions of allopathic word

adjective allopathic of, relating to, or used in allopathy 3
noun allopathic the method of treating disease by the use of agents that produce effects different from those of the disease treated (opposed to homeopathy). 1
noun allopathic Of or pertaining to allopathy. 1

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Origin of allopathic

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

From the German word Allopathie, dating back to 1835-45. See allo-, -pathy

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allopathic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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