Meaning & Definition of Convalescent in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Referring to the period of recovery after illness.

  Example Sentence: After the surgery, he was in a convalescent state for several weeks.

• Definition: An individual who is recovering from an illness.

  Example Sentence: The hospital has a ward specifically for convalescent patients.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'convalescens', present participle of 'convalescere', meaning 'to grow strong' or 'to recover'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• convalescent home: A facility where individuals recovering from illness are cared for.
• convalescent care: The care provided during the recovery period after an illness or medical treatment.

Translations

• Spanish: convaleciente

• French: convalescent

• German: genesen

• Russian: в процессе выздоровления

Related Words

• recover: To return to a normal state of health after illness.

• rehabilitation: The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through therapy.

Slang Meanings of convalescent

• Meaning: On the mend

  Example Sentence: After a week in bed, I'm finally on the mend.

• Meaning: Bouncing back

  Example Sentence: She was feeling weak, but now she's bouncing back nicely.