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Added 10 October 2026

convalescent

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/ noun

Latin root: convalēscēn Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about convalescent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A person who is recovering from illness.

adjective

Returning to health after illness or debility.
convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed

Origin

From French convalescent, from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.

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