adjective
convalescent
kon-vuh-LEH-suhnt
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."
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
Word Forms
convalescents plural
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Etymology
From French convalescent, from Latin convalescens, the present participle of convalescere ("to grow strong again").