recuperative
adjective
re·cu·per·a·tive
| \ ri-ˈkü-pə-ˌrā-tiv
, -ˈkyü-, -p(ə-)rə-tiv\
, -ˈkyü-, -p(ə-)rə-tiv\
Definition of recuperative
1
: of or relating to recuperation
recuperative powers
2
: aiding in recuperation : restorative
Examples of recuperative in a Sentence
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The Eagles believe in Peters’ recuperative powers enough to ignore his hefty $10.7 million salary-cap number. — Paul Domowitch, Philly.com, "Eagles tackle Lane Johnson has found peace and respect on the right side," 30 May 2018 County officials also made available more than 200 recuperative beds for those with serious medical issues, Price said. — Anh Do, latimes.com, "Orange County's riverside homeless begin trading tents for motel vouchers, other aid as camp is cleared," 21 Feb. 2018 Bethlehem Steel ceased to exist in 2003, but 36 years is a long time in the life of a nation whose recuperative powers are as notable as its hypochondria. — George Will, National Review, "Charlie Dent’s Departure Makes Allentown Vulnerable to Democrats," 6 Jan. 2018 Under his leadership the organization started a recuperative care center, and rebuilt Nueva Vida Haven, an emergency shelter for women and children. — Joshua Stewart, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Rescue Mission picks new CEO," 21 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'recuperative.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for recuperative
recuperative
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of recuperative
formal
: helping you to return to normal health or strength : helping you to recuperate
See the full definition for recuperative in the English Language Learners Dictionary
recuperative
adjective
re·cu·per·a·tive
| \ -ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt-iv
\
\
Medical Definition of recuperative
1
: of or relating to recuperation
recuperative powers
2
: aiding in recuperation : restorative
strongly recuperative remedies