convalescence

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (regaining of health), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (to become strong or well); see convalesce.

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Noun

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convalescence (countable and uncountable, plural convalescences)

  1. A gradual healing after illness or injury.
  2. The period of time spent healing.

Derived terms

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terms derived from the same Latin verb

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French

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Late Latin convalēscentia (regaining of health), from Latin convalēscō (regain health, grow strong).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.va.lɛ.sɑ̃s/ ~ /kɔ̃.va.le.sɑ̃s/
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Noun

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convalescence f (plural convalescences)

  1. convalescence

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