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Definition of convalescence

convalescence

/ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs.əns/
con · va · les · cence
Plural:convalescences
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Adjective:convalescent
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convalescence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The gradual recovery of health and physical strength after an illness, injury, or medical operation; the period of time spent recovering.

Example

"After undergoing major surgery, she spent several weeks of quiet convalescence at her family's country home."

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• Rhymes for convalescence

• Nearby Words

conundrum
conure
convalesce
convalescence
convalescent
convallaria
convection

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalescentia, derived from the Latin verb convalescere ('to regain health or grow strong'), from com- (intensive prefix) and valescere ('to begin to grow strong', from valere 'to be strong or well').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Convalescence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/convalescence
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