prolonged-recovery
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/prəˈlɔːŋd rɪˈkʌvəri/
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/prəˈlɒŋd rɪˈkʌvəri/
extended healing period
Etymology
The term 'prolonged-recovery' combines 'prolonged,' from the Latin 'prolongare,' meaning 'to extend,' and 'recovery,' from the Latin 'recuperare,' meaning 'to regain.'
'Prolonged' evolved from the Latin 'prolongare' through Old French 'prolonger,' while 'recovery' evolved from the Latin 'recuperare' through Old French 'recovrer.'
Initially, 'prolonged' meant 'extended in time,' and 'recovery' meant 'regaining health.' Together, they describe an extended period of regaining health.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of healing or recuperation that is extended or takes longer than usual.
After the surgery, she experienced a prolonged-recovery.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 11:56