Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

physiotherapist

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.67 in modern English

Syllables
phys-io-ther-a-pist
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.

British usage

Etymology

From physio- + therapist or physiotherapy + -ist.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

physiotherapists (plural)

Derived Forms

physiotherapy

Synonyms

physio physical therapist

Questions

What does physiotherapist mean?
A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.
Where does physiotherapist come from?
From physio- + therapist or physiotherapy + -ist.

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