gradually-recovered
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli rɪˈkʌvərd/
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli rɪˈkʌvəd/
(recover)
regain health or strength
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recover' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'recovrer,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'covrir' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'recovrer' transformed into the Middle English word 'recoveren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recover.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cover again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to return to a normal state.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having returned to a normal state over a period of time.
After the surgery, she was gradually-recovered and able to return to work.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 01:11