cathartic

UK
/kəˈθɑːtɪk/
US
/kəˈθɑrtɪk/

Translations

catharticnoun
cathartics
pl
UK
/kəˈθɑː.tɪk/
US
/kəˈθɑr.tɪk/
purgatifMédecine.
Magnesium citrate is commonly used as a mild cathartic before certain medical procedures.
Le citrate de magnésium est couramment utilisé comme purgatif léger avant certaines interventions médicales.
Additional translations
laxatifMédecine; plus courant dans l’usage général.
catharticadjective
more cathartic
Comp.
most cathartic
Super.
UK
/kəˈθɑːtɪk/
US
/kəˈθɑrtɪk/
Writing in her journal was a cathartic experience that helped her process her feelings.
Écrire dans son journal a été une expérience cathartique qui l’a aidée à traiter ses émotions.
purgatifMédecine.
The doctor prescribed a cathartic drug to treat the patient's severe constipation.
Le médecin a prescrit un médicament purgatif pour traiter la forte constipation du patient.

Definitions

catharticnoun
A substance that accelerates defecation; a purgative or laxative.
Magnesium citrate is commonly used as a mild cathartic before certain medical procedures.
catharticadjective
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Writing in her journal was a cathartic experience that helped her process her feelings.
Causing the evacuation of the bowels; purgative.
The doctor prescribed a cathartic drug to treat the patient's severe constipation.