Rehabilitated: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehabilitated
[ ˌrɛhəˈbɪlɪˌteɪɪd ]
state of recovery
Rehabilitated refers to a person or entity that has undergone a process of restoration to a previous, healthier condition. This can apply to individuals recovering from addiction, criminal behavior, or injuries, suggesting that they have been helped to reintegrate into society or regain their former capabilities.
Synonyms
reformed, renewed, restored, revived
Examples of usage
- The rehabilitated prisoner found a stable job.
- After months of therapy, she was finally rehabilitated.
- The rehabilitated dog has become a loving pet.
- He was rehabilitated after a serious accident.
Translations
Translations of the word "rehabilitated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reabilitado
🇮🇳 पुनर्वासित
🇩🇪 rehabilitiert
🇮🇩 direhabilitasi
🇺🇦 реабілітований
🇵🇱 rehabilitowany
🇯🇵 リハビリテーションされた
🇫🇷 réhabilité
🇪🇸 rehabilitado
🇹🇷 rehabilite edilmiş
🇰🇷 재활된
🇸🇦 معاد تأهيله
🇨🇿 rehabilitovaný
🇸🇰 rehabilitovaný
🇨🇳 恢复的
🇸🇮 rehabilitiran
🇮🇸 endurðum
🇰🇿 қайта қалпына келтірілген
🇬🇪 რিহაბილიტირებული
🇦🇿 rehabilitasiya olunmuş
🇲🇽 rehabilitado
Etymology
The term 'rehabilitated' originates from the Latin root 'habilitare', which means 'to make fit, to prepare'. The prefix 're-' indicates 'again' or 'back', suggesting a return to a previous state. The concept began to evolve significantly in the early 20th century, particularly within social and medical contexts, focusing on the process of helping individuals recover from physical, mental, or social hardships. Rehabilitative practices were largely influenced by movements aimed at moral reform, health recovery methods, and therapeutic approaches in psychology and medicine. As societies began to respond more to issues like addiction, crime, and disability, the frameworks for rehabilitation expanded, eventually making the word prevalent in discussions about social justice, health care, and personal recovery.