Word
recuperation
Phoneticsre·cu·per·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ɹɪˌkupɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/ɹɪkjˌuːpəɹˈeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the time when you rest and get your strength back after being sick or hurt.
n. gradual return to health, strength, or normal function after illness, injury, or exhaustion. Often implies a period of rest rather than active treatment.
Examples
“She needs rest for a full recuperation after flu.”
“After knee surgery, he spends six weeks at home for recuperation before returning to work.”
“Following months of overwork, her quiet month in the countryside allows a slow recuperation that no brief holiday could provide.”
Examples
simple
“She needs rest for a full recuperation after flu.”
contextual
“After knee surgery, he spends six weeks at home for recuperation before returning to work.”
complex
“Following months of overwork, her quiet month in the countryside allows a slow recuperation that no brief holiday could provide.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “recuperation” in context.
Verb
01. aid recuperation
“Plenty of sleep and good nutrition will aid recuperation.”
verb + noun
02. delay recuperation
“Returning to work too soon may delay recuperation.”
verb + noun
03. hasten recuperation
“Light exercise can hasten recuperation after knee surgery.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. full recuperation
“After surgery, he needed two months for a full recuperation at home.”
adj + noun
05. gradual recuperation
“Her gradual recuperation included daily walks and physiotherapy.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. period of recuperation
“She spent a six-week period of recuperation with her parents.”
noun + prep + noun
07. powers of recuperation
“Young athletes are admired for their powers of recuperation.”
noun + prep + noun
08. process of recuperation
“Physiotherapy plays a key role in the process of recuperation.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a long period of recuperation
“After the accident, he faced a long period of recuperation.”
10. aid a speedy recuperation
“A healthy diet and plenty of rest will aid a speedy recuperation.”
11. make a full recuperation
“With rest and care, she is expected to make a full recuperation.”
12. need time for recuperation
“Doctors say he will need time for recuperation after surgery.”
Usage
Commonly pairs with 'from' to name the illness or injury being recovered from.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin recuperātiō. By surface analysis, recuperate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
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