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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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 And the hospital never reopened as the full-service facility residents clamored for; Molina leased the property to another business, which hopes to open a more specialized facility offering supportive housing and recuperative care. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024 Supervisor Jim Desmond argued that moving forward immediately on another recuperative care center similar to one in Escondido operated by Interfaith Community services could help remove the current pressure on hospitals. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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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