noun
recuperation
rih-koo-puh-RAY-shun/rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃn/
Recovery of health, strength, or normal condition.
Gentle walking in the garden supports the woman's recuperation.
Etymology
Latin recuperatio named a getting back or regaining. English recuperation first referred to recovering lost things, then came to describe restoration of health or vigor.
In context
Part of it probably has to do with simple recuperation, allowing our neurons and other cells to rest and repair themselves.
More examples
- His recuperation from pneumonia takes several weeks.
- The team schedules a day of recuperation after the tournament.
- She stays with her sister during her recuperation.
Forms
recuperate verb — To recover health or strength.
recuperative adjective — Helping restore health or strength.
Similar words
- recovery
- Recovery is broader and also covers regaining lost things.
- convalescence
- Convalescence specifically describes gradual recovery after illness or surgery.
- rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation emphasizes treatment or training to restore lost abilities.