convalescence

CEFRC1

/kˌɑnvəˈlɛsəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The period of rest while recovering from an illness or injury.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The period of time spent healing.

Examples

  • Michelle endured nearly two dozen surgeries and extensive therapy and convalescence.

  • She had only recently ended her convalescence.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A gradual healing after illness or injury.

More examples

In context

  • My father aged remarkably during his convalescence.

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Origin

noun

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.