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Definition of health

health

/hɛlθ/
health
Adverb:healthily
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Plural:healths
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Adjective:healthy
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• noun

1

The state of being free from physical or psychological illness, injury, or pain; a person's mental or physical condition.

Example

"Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for maintaining good physical health."

2

The general condition, stability, or soundness of an organization, economy, system, or environment.

Example

"Economists closely monitor consumer spending to gauge the overall financial health of the nation."

3

A toast or expression of good wishes offered in honor of someone's well-being and prosperity.

Example

"The guests raised their glasses and drank to the health of the newlyweds."

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• Rhymes for health

• Nearby Words

healable
healer
healing
health
healthcare
healthful
healthfully

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English hælþ, meaning 'wholeness, a being whole, sound or well,' formed from Proto-Germanic *hailitho, which is related to the root of 'whole' and 'heal.'

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