— cathartically , adv. — catharticalness , n.
/keuh thahr"tik/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to catharsis.
2. Also, cathartical . evacuating the bowels; purgative.
n.
3. a purgative.
[ 1605-15; catharticus kathartikós fit for cleansing. See CATHARSIS, -TIC ]
Syn. 3. laxative, physic.