Definition

The process of helping someone or something return to a normal state after a period of difficulty or injury.

Example

After his injury, he went through rehabilitation to regain his strength.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new rehabilitation center opening downtown?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds like a great resource for the community.

I think it's important to support places that focus on rehabilitation and healing.

Absolutely! Everyone deserves a chance to get back on their feet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rehabilitation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "habilitare" (meaning to make able or to enable). The word refers to the process of making someone able again, particularly after injury or illness.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being made 'able again' — 're-' means again, and 'habilitare' means to make able.

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