adjective
convalescent
kon-vuh-LEH-suhnt
Convalescent (adjective) means recovering gradually from an illness. Example: “He spent two convalescent weeks at his sister's house after surgery.”
adjective
1
Recovering gradually from an illness.
"He spent two convalescent weeks at his sister's house after surgery."
noun
1
A person who is recovering from illness.
"The seaside home once served as a retreat for convalescents."
"I had been ill in health, but am now a convalescent."
How to use convalescent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) in the process of recovering health after illness.
Common pairings
convalescent home
convalescent patient
convalescent care
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Word forms
- Plural
- convalescents
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Etymology
From French convalescent, from Latin convalescens, the present participle of convalescere ("to grow strong again").
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Rhymes for convalescent
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What does “convalescent” mean?
The word “convalescent” means recovering gradually from an illness. In plain terms, someone (or something) in the process of recovering health after illness.
How do you pronounce “convalescent”?
“Convalescent” is pronounced kon-vuh-LEH-suhnt (/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “convalescent” in a sentence?
Here is “convalescent” used in a sentence: “He spent two convalescent weeks at his sister's house after surgery.”
What part of speech is “convalescent”?
Depending on how it is used, “convalescent” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “convalescent” come from?
The word “convalescent” comes from Latin. From French convalescent, from Latin convalescens, the present participle of convalescere ("to grow strong again").
How many meanings does “convalescent” have?
“Convalescent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: recovering gradually from an illness.
