Recuperation

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Recuperation \Re*cu`per*a"tion\
     (r[-e]*k[=u]`p[~e]r*[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. recuperatio: cf. F.
     r['e]cup['e]ration.]
     Recovery, as of anything lost, especially of the health or
     strength.
     [1913 Webster] Recuperative



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  recuperation
       n : gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
           [syn: {convalescence}, {recovery}]

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  27 Moby Thesaurus words for "recuperation":
     comeback, convalescence, rally, ransom, recapture, reclaiming,
     reclamation, recoup, recoupment, recovery, redemption, regainment,
     reoccupation, replevin, replevy, repossession, restoration,
     resumption, retake, retaking, retrieval, retrieve, return,
     revindication, revival, salvage, trover