convalescence
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.
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Noun[edit]
convalescence (countable and uncountable, plural convalescences)
- A gradual healing after illness or injury.
- The period of time spent healing.
Related terms[edit]
terms derived from the same Latin verb
- convalescency (noun) (dated)
- convalescent (adjective/noun)
- convalesce (verb)
Translations[edit]
gradual healing
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healing period
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Learned borrowing from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō (“regain health, grow strong”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
convalescence f (plural convalescences)
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Further reading[edit]
- “convalescence”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
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