healthier
|health-i-er|
B1
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/ˈhɛlθiər/
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/ˈhɛlθiə/
(healthy)
good condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'health' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hǣlþ', where 'hǣl' meant 'whole' or 'unharmed'.
Historical Evolution
'hǣlþ' transformed into the Middle English word 'helthe', and eventually became the modern English word 'health'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wholeness or being whole', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'state of being free from illness or injury'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
comparative form of 'healthy'.
She is healthier now than she was last year.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 05:14