Recuperation (Noun)
Meaning
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a period of recuperation before the patient could return to work.
- After the surgery, she spent several weeks in recuperation, slowly regaining her strength.
- The athlete's recuperation from the injury was a long and arduous process.
- A warm and quiet place was essential for her recuperation from the illness.
- The patient's recuperation was aided by the peaceful surroundings of the mountain resort.