anatripsis

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noun

The use of friction or rubbing as therapy, a form of massage

OriginAncient Greek ἀνατρῖψις →
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Meanings

nounanatripsis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of friction or rubbing as therapy, a form of massage

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀνατρῖψις“rubbing up”
  2. Englishanatripsis

From the Ancient Greek ἀνατρῖψις (anatrîpsis, “rubbing up”), ultimately from τρίβω (tríbō, “rub”).

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APA

anatripsis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anatripsis

MLA

“anatripsis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anatripsis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anatripsis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anatripsis.

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