HyperDic: convalescent

English > 2 senses of the word convalescent:
ADJECTIVEallconvalescent, recoveringreturning to health after illness or debility
NOUNperson convalescenta person who is recovering from illness
convalescent > pronunciation
Soundskaa.nvahleh'sahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > convalescent: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningReturning to health after illness or debility.
Example"convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"
Synonymrecovering
Broaderill, sickAffected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
Spanishconvaleciente
Catalanconvalescent
Nounsconvalescencegradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
convalescenta person who is recovering from illness
Verbsconvalesceget over an illness or shock
English > convalescent: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who is recovering from illness.
Broadersick person, diseased person, suffererA person suffering from an illness
Spanishconvaleciente
Catalanconvalescent
Adjectivesconvalescentreturning to health after illness or debility
Verbsconvalesceget over an illness or shock

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