recuperative

[ ri-koo-per-uh-tiv, -puh-rey-tiv, -kyoo- ]

adjective

1. that recuperates.
2. having the power of recuperating.
3. pertaining to recuperation:

   recuperative powers.

Other Words From

• re·cuper·ative·ness noun
• nonre·cuper·ative adjective
• nonre·cuper·ative·ness noun
• nonre·cuper·a·tory adjective
• unre·cuper·ative adjective
• unre·cuper·ative·ness noun
• unre·cuper·a·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of recuperative¹

1640–50; < Late Latin recuperātīvus that can be regained, equivalent to recuperāt ( us ) ( recuperate ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

Warner said older quarterbacks today benefit physically from hiring personal teams to help them focus on nutrition and recuperative methods such as massage.

From Los Angeles Times

And the hospital never reopened as the full-service facility residents clamored for; Molina leased the property to another business, which hopes to open a more specialized facility offering supportive housing and recuperative care.

From Los Angeles Times

There is emergency housing, recuperative housing, recovery housing, permanent supportive housing, shared housing and homeless-targeted affordable housing, not to mention RV lots and rental subsidies.

From Seattle Times

Officers and staff returning to work following a period of absence are supported through recuperative duties and ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place, so their working environment reflects their needs.

From BBC

Broadly defining community-oriented goals, she said the reborn building should complement the existing health services and focus on the most vulnerable population by providing recuperative care, housing, jobs and wraparound services.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjustable
• flexible
• resilient
• supple