hydropathy

hy·drop·a·thy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahy-drop-uh-thee]
- /haɪˈdrɒp ə θi/
- /haɪ.ˈdrɒ.pə.θi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-drop-uh-thee]
- /haɪˈdrɒp ə θi/

Definitions of hydropathy word

noun hydropathy the curing of disease by the internal and external use of water. 1
noun hydropathy The treatment of illness through the use of water, either internally or through external means such as steam baths (not now a part of orthodox medicine). 1
noun hydropathy a pseudoscientific method of treating disease by the use of large quantities of water both internally and externally 0
noun hydropathy a method of treatment that attempts to cure all diseases by the use of water, including consumption of mineral water and hydrotherapy 0

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Origin of hydropathy

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; hydro-1 + -pathy

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Parts of speech for Hydropathy

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hydropathy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hydropathy usage trend in Literature

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