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noun

rehabilitation

ree-uh-bihl-ih-TAY-shuhn
noun
1
The process of helping someone or something return to a good or normal condition.
"She underwent months of physical rehabilitation after the crash."

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In plain EnglishThe process of restoring someone (or something) to health, function, or good standing.

Common pairings
drug rehabilitation rehabilitation program physical rehabilitation

Word Forms

rehabilitations plural

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Etymology

From Middle French réhabilitation, from Medieval Latin rehabilitatio.

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