wellness
wellness Lexical Profile
wellness Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state of being in good physical and mental health, especially when actively maintained or pursued as a deliberate lifestyle goal.
"The company introduced a comprehensive employee wellness program that includes mindfulness workshops and gym memberships."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'health' often refers broadly to a person's medical status or the absence of illness, 'wellness' typically emphasizes an active, deliberate pursuit of holistic physical, mental, and emotional thriving.
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'well' (from Old English 'wel') and the suffix '-ness', the word remained relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century, when American physician Halbert L. Dunn popularized it to describe a holistic approach to preventive health.