Rehabilitative: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehabilitative
[ ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪtətɪv ]
healthcare
Helping someone to return to good health or a normal life after a period of illness, injury, or addiction.
Synonyms
rehabilitatory, restorative, therapeutic.
Examples of usage
- Rehabilitative therapy aims to improve the patient's physical function after a stroke.
- After completing the program, she felt more confident and self-sufficient, thanks to the rehabilitative support.
- The rehab center offers a range of rehabilitative services for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
- His positive attitude and determination were key factors in his successful rehabilitative process.
- The team of experts provided personalized rehabilitative care for each patient.
Translations
Translations of the word "rehabilitative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reabilitativo
🇮🇳 पुनर्वासात्मक
🇩🇪 rehabilitativ
🇮🇩 rehabilitatif
🇺🇦 реабілітаційний
🇵🇱 rehabilitacyjny
🇯🇵 リハビリテーションの
🇫🇷 réhabilitatif
🇪🇸 rehabilitador
🇹🇷 rehabilite edici
🇰🇷 재활의
🇸🇦 تأهيلي
🇨🇿 rehabilitační
🇸🇰 rehabilitačný
🇨🇳 康复的
🇸🇮 rehabilitacijski
🇮🇸 endurhæfingar
🇰🇿 оңалту
🇬🇪 რეაბილიტაციური
🇦🇿 bərpaedici
🇲🇽 rehabilitador
Etymology
The term 'rehabilitative' originates from the word 'rehabilitate', which comes from the Latin 're-' (again) + 'habilitare' (make fit). The concept of rehabilitation dates back to ancient times when the focus was on restoring individuals to their previous state of health or well-being. Over the years, the meaning has evolved to encompass a broader range of services aimed at helping individuals recover and regain independence.
See also: rehabilitator, rehabilitatory.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,801, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21798 animating
- 21799 incredulity
- 21800 rebutted
- 21801 rehabilitative
- 21802 consoling
- 21803 proliferating
- 21804 premeditated
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