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rehabilitative

adjective

Simple meaning

Helping someone return to a normal or healthy condition.

Pronunciation

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reehuhbiluhtaytiv

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ɹihəˈbɪləteɪtɪv

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Definition

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adjective

  1. For the purpose of rehabilitation.

  2. Designed to accomplish rehabilitation

  3. Tending to rehabilitate.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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