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- [uh-lop-uh-thee]
- /əˈlɒp ə θi/
- /ə.ˈlɒ.pə.θɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lop-uh-thee]
- /əˈlɒp ə θi/
Definitions of allopathy word
- noun allopathy the orthodox medical method of treating disease, by inducing a condition different from or opposed to the cause of the disease 3
- noun allopathy treatment of disease by remedies that produce effects different from or opposite to those produced by the disease 3
- noun allopathy 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 allopathy The treatment of disease by conventional means, i.e., with drugs having opposite effects to the symptoms. 1
- noun allopathy (Uncountable Noun) traditional medicine. 0
- noun allopathy (Countable Noun) a traditional medical method or treatment. 0
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Origin of allopathy
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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Parts of speech for Allopathy
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allopathy 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
allopathy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with allopathy
- what is allopathy?
- homeopathy or allopathy which one is better?
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