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convalesce

/ˌkɑn.vəˈlɛs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.71 in modern English

Syllables
con-va-lesce
IPA
/ˌkɑn.vəˈlɛs/
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin convalēscere, from con- (intensive prefix) + valēscere (“to become strong”), inchoative of valēre (“to be strong”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌkɑn.vəˈlɛs/
  • British English: /ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs/

Inflected Forms

convalesces (present, singular) convalescing (participle, present) convalesced (participle, past) convalesced (past)

Derived Forms

reconvalesce

Frequently Paired Words

convalescence convalescency convalescent

Synonyms

recuperate recover

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce convalesce?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkɑn.vəˈlɛs/.
What does convalesce mean?
To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.
Where does convalesce come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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