noun
recovery
rih-KUV-uh-ree/rɪˈkʌvəri/
The regaining of a lost condition or possession.
Her recovery from surgery takes longer than she expects.
Etymology
Recovree meant a remedy or cure. Recovery retains that healing idea, extended from returning to health after illness to regaining a normal or good condition after other setbacks.
In context
SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential
More examples
- Rising sales signal a recovery in the local economy.
- The software allows recovery of accidentally deleted files.
- The plaintiff receives a recovery of $20,000 in damages.
Forms
recovery · recoveries
recover verb — To regain health or something lost.
recoverable adjective — Able to be regained or restored.
Similar words
- restoration
- Emphasizes bringing something back to its former condition.
- retrieval
- Focuses on getting something back, rather than regaining health.
- recuperation
- Specifically concerns regaining health or strength after illness or exertion.