rapidly-recovered
|rap-id-ly-re-cov-ered|
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/ˈræpɪdli rɪˈkʌvərd/
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/ˈræpɪdli 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 regain health or normalcy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having regained health or normalcy quickly.
The patient was rapidly-recovered after the surgery.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 00:48