recuperation

CEFRC2

/rɪˌkupəˈreɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of recovering health or strength.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Instance of getting something back.

Examples

  • All the drowsy recuperation in my brain burned off like morning mist.

  • The emperor is expected to remain in the hospital for a one month recuperation.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Process by which radical or subversive ideas are co-opted by mainstream society.

  2. Gradual restoration to health.

More examples

In context

  • [Raoul Vaneigem] I have nothing in common with the spectacular recuperation of a project that, in my case, has remained revolutionary throughout.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin recuperātiō. By surface analysis, recuperate + -ion.