Where does “cathartic” come from?
Cathartic comes from Ancient Greek κάθαρσις, derived from Ancient Greek καθαίρω, from Ancient Greek καθαρός meaning pure or clean.
cathartic (English): Purgative; inducing catharsis; That releases...
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- Purgative; inducing catharsis; That releases...
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