rehabilitation-friendly
|re-hab-il-i-ta-tion-friend-ly|
/ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən ˈfrɛndli/
supportive for recovery
Etymology
'rehabilitation-friendly' is a compound word formed from 'rehabilitation' and 'friendly'. 'Rehabilitation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rehabilitare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'habilitare' meant 'make able'. 'Friendly' comes from Old English 'freondlic', meaning 'kind' or 'helpful'.
'Rehabilitation' evolved from the Latin 'rehabilitare' through Old French 'réhabiliter', and 'friendly' evolved from Old English 'freondlic'.
Initially, 'rehabilitation' meant 'restoring to a former state', and 'friendly' meant 'kind or helpful'. The compound 'rehabilitation-friendly' now refers to environments or products that aid in recovery.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed or suitable for rehabilitation purposes, often referring to environments, products, or services that facilitate recovery or adaptation.
The new gym equipment is rehabilitation-friendly, making it easier for patients to recover.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 02:24