Rehabilitation

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Pronunciation: /ˌriˌhəˌbɪləˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of rehabilitation

noun the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after illness or addiction

Example Sentences

A1 Rehabilitation helps people recover from injuries or illness.

A2 After the accident, she underwent rehabilitation to regain mobility.

B1 The hospital offers various rehabilitation programs for patients with different needs.

B2 The athlete underwent intensive rehabilitation to get back to peak performance.

C1 The center for rehabilitation is known for its cutting-edge treatments and therapies.

C2 His successful rehabilitation after the surgery was attributed to his strong determination and the support of his family.

adjective rehabilitative

Example Sentences

A1 The rehabilitation center helped him learn to walk again.

A2 She underwent rehabilitation therapy to recover from her injury.

B1 The rehabilitation program focused on improving his motor skills.

B2 The rehabilitation process was challenging but ultimately successful.

C1 The rehabilitation facility provided state-of-the-art equipment for recovery.

C2 Her dedication to rehabilitation led to a full recovery and return to normal life.

Examples of rehabilitation in a Sentence

formal The rehabilitation center offers various programs to help patients recover from their injuries.

informal My friend is going to rehab for rehabilitation after his surgery.

slang I heard she's in rehab for some rehab stuff.

figurative The city is undergoing a rehabilitation project to revitalize the downtown area.

Grammatical Forms of rehabilitation

past tense

rehabilitated

plural

rehabilitations

comparative

more rehabilitative

superlative

most rehabilitative

present tense

rehabilitates

future tense

will rehabilitate

perfect tense

has rehabilitated

continuous tense

is rehabilitating

singular

rehabilitation

positive degree

rehabilitative

infinitive

to rehabilitate

gerund

rehabilitating

participle

rehabilitated

Origin and Evolution of rehabilitation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'rehabilitation' originated from the Latin word 'rehabilitare', which means 'to restore to a former capacity'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to refer to restoring someone's health or abilities, the term 'rehabilitation' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the process of restoring someone's reputation or reintegration into society after a period of illness, imprisonment, or addiction.