catharical

Meanings

• adjective

  Providing emotional relief or purging, especially through art, music, or expressing strong emotions.

  - "The cathartic experience of watching a sad movie."
  - "The play was cathartic for the audience as it allowed them to release their emotions."

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Variants

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Cathar , Cathari , Catharism , Catharisms , Catharist , Catharistic , Catharists , Cathars

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'katharsis', meaning 'purging' or 'cleansing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'catharsis' was first used by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle in his Poetics.

2. The concept of catharsis is not limited to art and literature; it can also apply to other experiences that provoke strong emotions, such as exercise or travel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emotional release: The process of experiencing and expressing strong emotions, often leading to a sense of relief or healing.

2. Art therapy: The use of art as a form of therapy to facilitate emotional expression and healing.

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Culture

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Cathartic experiences are often depicted in literature and art, particularly in the context of tragedy and healing. For example, Aristotle's concept of catharsis in poetry and drama refers to the purging of emotions through the experience of tragedy.

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   - Visualize a person experiencing a deep emotional release, such as crying or laughing uncontrollably.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origin of the word and associate it with the idea of 'purging' or 'cleansing' emotions.

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