recuperated
|re-cu-per-at-ed|
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/rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/rɪˈkjuːpəˌreɪtɪd/
(recuperate)
recover or regain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recuperate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recuperare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'cuperare' meant 'to take'.
Historical Evolution
'recuperare' transformed into the French word 'récupérer', and eventually became the modern English word 'recuperate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take back or regain', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to recover health or strength'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'recuperate'.
After the surgery, she recuperated at home for several weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45