ALLOPATHIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does allopathic mean? • ALLOPATHIC (adjective)
The adjective ALLOPATHIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to the practice of allopathy
Familiarity information: ALLOPATHIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ALLOPATHIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Of or relating to the practice of allopathy
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
allopathic remedies
Antonym:
homeopathic (of or relating to the practice of homeopathy)
Pertainym:
allopathy (the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself)
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