Synonyms

recuperative

American

[ri-koo-per-uh-tiv, -puh-rey-tiv, -kyoo-] / rɪˈku pər ə tɪv, -pəˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈkyu- /

Also recuperatory

adjective

that recuperates.
having the power of recuperating.
pertaining to recuperation.

recuperative powers.

Other Word Forms

nonrecuperative adjective
nonrecuperativeness noun
nonrecuperatory adjective
recuperativeness noun
unrecuperative adjective
unrecuperativeness noun
unrecuperatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of recuperative

1640–50; < Late Latin recuperātīvus that can be regained, equivalent to recuperāt ( us ) ( see recuperate) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

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Warner said older quarterbacks today benefit physically from hiring personal teams to help them focus on nutrition and recuperative methods such as massage.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

There is emergency housing, recuperative housing, recovery housing, permanent supportive housing, shared housing and homeless-targeted affordable housing, not to mention RV lots and rental subsidies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

Illumination Foundation not only uses trauma-aware practices, they offer recuperative care centers for medically vulnerable people who have left hospitals and are facing homelessness.

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2023

Officers and staff returning to work following a period of absence are supported through recuperative duties and ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place, so their working environment reflects their needs.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2022

With his usual recuperative energy, he went on: “Come. If there be no way open to get in, we must make one. Time is all in all to us now.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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