Definition

A person who is receiving treatment or training to recover from a disability or to improve their condition.

Example

The rehabilitant worked hard every day to regain their strength and independence.

Conversation

I met a really inspiring rehabilitant at the center yesterday.

Oh really? What was their story?

They shared how they’re making progress every day despite the challenges.

That’s amazing! It’s great to see such determination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rehabilitant → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "habilitare" (meaning to make able or to enable). The word refers to someone who is helping to make someone able again, often in the context of recovery or improvement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making able again' — 're-' means again, and 'habilitare' means to make able. This helps you remember that a rehabilitant is someone who assists in restoring abilities.

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