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cathartically

ca·thar·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-thahr-tik]
    • /kəˈθɑr tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-thahr-tik]
    • /kəˈθɑr tɪk/

Definitions of cathartically word

  • adjective cathartically of or relating to catharsis. 1
  • adjective cathartically Also, cathartical. evacuating the bowels; purgative. 1
  • noun cathartically a purgative. 1
  • noun cathartically In a cathartic way. 1
See all 4 definitions of cathartically

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Origin of cathartically

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Late Latin catharticus < Greek kathartikós fit for cleansing. See catharsis, -tic

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Parts of speech for Cathartically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Cathartically

cathartically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for cathartically

adverb cathartically

  • therapeutically — of or relating to the treating or curing of disease; curative.
  • intensely — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
  • hyper-emotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
All 3 Synonyms of cathartically

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