Convalescent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌkän-və-ˈles/ con·va·lesce

Meaning & Definition of Convalescent

Convalescent (verb)

  1. to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness

Convalescent (noun)

  1. blood plasma that is obtained from an individual who has recovered from an infectious disease and contains antibodies against the infectious agent of the disease and may be administered by intravenous transfusion to prevent or treat infection in other individuals
  2. blood serum that is obtained from an individual who has recovered from an infectious disease and contains antibodies against the infectious agent of the disease and may be administered by intravenous transfusion to prevent or treat infection in other individuals

Convalescent (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in nursling

    similar: nursling, sufferer, victim, rehabilitant, inpatient, outpatient, case, patient

Related Entry: Convalesce (verb)

Convalesce is a different word from Convalescent. The synonyms below are for convalesce, not for convalescent.

  1. to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

    "the long months that the soldier spent in the hospital slowly convalescing"

    similar: come back, gain, heal, mend, pull round (chiefly British), rally, recoup, recover, recuperate, snap back
    related: come around, come round, come to, improve, pick up, revive, cheer (up), perk (up), pull through, survive, recruit
    near: ail, collapse, come down, sicken, decline, degenerate, deteriorate, fade, fail, languish, sink, waste (away), weaken, wilt, wither, worsen, regress, relapse

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convalescent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convalescent:

nursling, sufferer, victim, rehabilitant, inpatient, outpatient, case, patient

Word Forms of Convalescent

Inflections: convalesced, convalescing

Derived words: convalescence (noun), convalescent (adjective or noun)

Origin & Etymology of Convalescent

Latin convalescere, from com- + valescere to grow strong, from valēre to be strong, be well wield

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Convalescent

convalescent plasma, convalescent serum

Frequently Asked Questions about Convalescent

What does "Convalescent" mean?

"Convalescent" means to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.

What is another word for "Convalescent"?

Other words for "Convalescent" include nursling, sufferer, victim, rehabilitant, inpatient, outpatient, case and patient. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convalescent" you intend.

Is "Convalescent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Convalescent" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Convalescent"?

"Convalescent" is pronounced /ˌkän-və-ˈles/ and divided into syllables as con·va·lesce.

What is the origin of the word "Convalescent"?

"Convalescent" comes from Latin convalescere, from com- + valescere to grow strong, from valēre to be strong, be well wield. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Convalescent" meaning "as in nursling"?

When "Convalescent" (noun) means as in nursling, synonyms include nursling, sufferer, victim, rehabilitant, inpatient and outpatient.

What does "Convalescent" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Convalescent" means: to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.

What does "Convalescent" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Convalescent" means: blood plasma that is obtained from an individual who has recovered from an infectious disease and contains antibodies against the infectious agent of the disease and may be administered by intravenous transfusion to prevent or treat infection in other individuals; blood serum that is obtained from an individual who has recovered from an infectious disease and contains antibodies against the infectious agent of the disease and may be administered by intravenous transfusion to prevent or treat infection in other individuals.