Definition of CATHARTIC

cathartic

Meanings

Plural: cathartics

Noun

  • a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
  • A laxative.

Adjective Satellite

  • emotionally purging
  • emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
  • strongly laxative

Adj

  • Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis.
  • That which releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from New Latin catharticus, from Ancient Greek καθαρτικός (kathartikós).

Scrabble Score: 16

cathartic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cathartic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cathartic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

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