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rehabilitative

 

[ ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪtətɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.