noun
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rehabilitation
ree-uh-bihl-ih-TAY-shuhn
Rehabilitation (noun) means the process of helping someone or something return to a good or normal condition. Example: “The prison runs a rehabilitation programme to help inmates prepare for life outside.”
noun
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The process of helping someone or something return to a good or normal condition.
"The prison runs a rehabilitation programme to help inmates prepare for life outside."
"After the storm, the rehabilitation of the old harbour took several years."
"She underwent months of physical rehabilitation after the crash."
How to use rehabilitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of restoring someone (or something) to health, function, or good standing.
Common pairings
drug rehabilitation
rehabilitation program
physical rehabilitation
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Word forms
- Plural
- rehabilitations
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Etymology
From Middle French réhabilitation, from Medieval Latin rehabilitatio.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for rehabilitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rehabilitation” mean?
The word “rehabilitation” means the process of helping someone or something return to a good or normal condition. In plain terms, the process of restoring someone (or something) to health, function, or good standing.
How do you pronounce “rehabilitation”?
“Rehabilitation” is pronounced ree-uh-bihl-ih-TAY-shuhn (/ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “rehabilitation” in a sentence?
Here is “rehabilitation” used in a sentence: “She underwent months of physical rehabilitation after the crash.”
What part of speech is “rehabilitation”?
“Rehabilitation” is a noun.
Where does the word “rehabilitation” come from?
The word “rehabilitation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Middle French réhabilitation, from Medieval Latin rehabilitatio.
Is “rehabilitation” a common word?
“Rehabilitation” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between rehabilitation and recovery?
Recovery is the outcome: returning to a good or normal condition. Rehabilitation is the structured process that helps someone get there, such as supervised therapy after an injury, addiction treatment, or support re-entering society. In short, you undergo rehabilitation in order to achieve recovery.
What is the difference between rehabilitation and physical therapy?
Physical therapy is one common component of rehabilitation, focused on restoring movement and strength. Rehabilitation is the broader process of returning someone to a good or normal condition, and it can also include occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling, and other services depending on the need.
Is rehab short for rehabilitation?
Yes. Rehab is the informal clipped form of rehabilitation, and it is especially common when referring to treatment programs and facilities, as in "he went to rehab." In formal medical, legal, or academic writing, the full word rehabilitation is preferred.
