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recuperative

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

In the way of recuperation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Obtaining recuperative rest is aided by quiet, not by having ambulance sirens go by every five minutes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any remedy that aids recuperation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

promoting recuperation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • recuperative powers
  • strongly recuperative remedies
  • restorative effects of exercise

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: restorative

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.