Definition

Related to the process of helping someone to recover or improve their health, skills, or abilities after an injury or illness.

Example

The hospital offers a variety of rehabilitative services to help patients regain their strength.

Conversation

I heard they have a new rehabilitative program at the gym.

Really? That sounds interesting! What does it involve?

It focuses on helping people recover through exercise and therapy.

That’s great! It must be really helpful for those who need support.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rehabilitative → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "habilitare" (meaning to make able or to enable). The word "rehabilitative" refers to the process of making someone able again, particularly in the context of recovery or improvement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making able again' — 're-' means again, and 'habilitare' means to enable. This helps you remember that rehabilitative is about restoring someone's ability.

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