convalescence

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English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.

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Noun

convalescence (countable and uncountable, plural convalescences)

  1. A gradual healing after illness or injury.
  2. The period of time spent healing.

Derived terms

terms derived from the same Latin verb

Translations

French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō (“regain health, grow strong”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.va.lɛ.sɑ̃s/ ~ /kɔ̃.va.le.sɑ̃s/
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Noun

convalescence f (plural convalescences)

  1. convalescence

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