recuperative

adjective

re·​cu·​per·​a·​tive ri-ˈkü-pə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce recuperative (audio)
-ˈkyü-,
-p(ə-)rə-tiv
1
: of or relating to recuperation
recuperative powers
2
: aiding in recuperation : restorative

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The intent is to relieve pressure on local emergency rooms by providing recuperative care for the homeless. Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025 But board Chair Nora Vargas cited a letter from Sharp HealthCare at Tuesday’s meeting that noted the local health care provider does not see recuperative care as directly pertaining to the new law. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024 Hopefully the Sun’s friendship with Jupiter will help keep you from harm, in spite of your celestial sign ruler’s disinterest in the recuperative powers of Chiron. Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024 Allow time for recuperative self-care, like a long bath or dinner with a loved one. Gena Cox, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recuperative 

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recuperative was in 1650

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“Recuperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recuperative. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

recuperative

adjective
re·​cu·​per·​a·​tive -ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce recuperative (audio)
-rət-iv
: of, relating to, or aiding in recuperation
the body's recuperative powers

Medical Definition

recuperative

adjective
re·​cu·​per·​a·​tive -ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce recuperative (audio)
1
: of or relating to recuperation
recuperative powers
2
: aiding in recuperation : restorative
strongly recuperative remedies

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