Phrase guide

physical therapist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: physiotherapist

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: therapist, healer

Narrower terms: massager

History

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