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Word: Cathartic
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century (in medical use): via late Latin from Greek kathartikos, from katharsis ‘cleansing’ (see catharsis)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈθɑːtɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis
Short Definition:providing psychological relief through open expression of strong emotions
Examples:- crying is a cathartic release
Definition:
purgative.
Short Definition:purgative
Word: Cathartic
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈθɑːtɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a purgative drug.
Short Definition:purgative drug
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