convalescent
Recovering one's health and strength after a period of illnessRecovering one's health and strength after a period of illness; on the mend.
» This food is perfect for a convalescent.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness; on the mend.
genesend, gesundend
выздора́вливающийvyzdorávlivajuščij, поправля́ющийсяpopravljájuščijsja
той хто одужуєtoj xto odužuje, який одужуєjakyj odužuje
returning to health after illness or debility
(not comparable)Of convalescence or convalescents
She stayed in a convalescent hospital for two weeks before returning home.
de Genesung betreffend, Genesende betreffend
Examples
1 sentencesThis food is perfect for a convalescent.
Translations
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Origin
From French convalescent, from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscereFrom French convalescent, from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- returning to health after illness or debility:recovering