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convalescent - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'convalescent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Convalescent [ a.]
- Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength.
- Of or pertaining to convalescence.
2 . Convalescent [ n.]
- One recovering from sickness.

Meaning of 'convalescent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . convalescent [ s]
Meaning (1):
- returning to health after illness or debility
Example in sentence:
  • convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed