Recuperated: meaning, definitions and examples
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recuperated
[ rɪˈkuːpəreɪtɪd ]
health recovery
Recuperated refers to the process of recovering from illness or fatigue. It is often used in medical contexts to describe the time it takes for a person to regain their strength and health after an ailment. This term can also apply to non-physical recovery, such as emotional or mental recuperation. The recuperation phase is crucial for improving overall well-being and restoring energy levels.
Synonyms
healed, mended, recovered, regained, restored.
Examples of usage
- After a week of rest, she finally recuperated from her cold.
- He spent several months recuperating from surgery.
- The athlete recuperated in a rehabilitation center after his injury.
Translations
Translations of the word "recuperated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recuperado
🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्त
🇩🇪 rekonvaleszent
🇮🇩 dipulihkan
🇺🇦 відновлений
🇵🇱 odzyskany
🇯🇵 回復した
🇫🇷 récupéré
🇪🇸 recuperado
🇹🇷 kurtarılan
🇰🇷 회복된
🇸🇦 مستعاد
🇨🇿 zotavený
🇸🇰 uzdravený
🇨🇳 恢复的
🇸🇮 pridobljen
🇮🇸 endurheimtur
🇰🇿 қайтарылған
🇬🇪 აღდგენილი
🇦🇿 bərpa edilmiş
🇲🇽 recuperado
Etymology
The term 'recuperate' originates from the Latin word 'recuperare', which means 'to regain' or 'to recover.' The prefix 're-' indicates 'again' while 'cuperare' stems from 'cupa', meaning 'cask' or 'jar'. This historical context hints at the idea of regaining something that has been lost or diminished. The usage of 'recuperate' has evolved over time, becoming more associated with health and recovery in English. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century, initially used in a more general sense to describe the act of recovering or getting back something that was lost. As medical terminology evolved, 'recuperate' came to be largely associated with recuperation following illness or injury, solidifying its place in the lexicon of health and wellness.