English · Body & Health
rehabilitation
/ˌriː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌriː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/]
restoring ability
Advancednoun
Definition
The process of helping someone return to health or normal life after illness or injury.
Example
Months of rehabilitation helped him walk again after the serious accident.
Months of rehabilitation helped him walk again after the serious accident.
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) and 'habilitare' (make able).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in medicine, sport, and recovery from addiction.