Rehabilitative — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˌrē-ə-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt/ re·ha·bil·i·tate

Meaning & Definition of Rehabilitative

Rehabilitative (verb)

  1. to restore to a former capacity, reinstate
  2. to restore to good repute, reestablish the good name of
  3. to restore to a former state (as of efficiency, good management, or solvency)

Rehabilitative (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in corrective, remedial

    similar: alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent, remedial, good, healthful, healthy, medicinal, restorative, salubrious, salutary, salutiferous, sanative, tonic, wholesome, advantageous, useful, antiseptic, aseptic, clean, hygienic, sanitary, nourishing, nutritional, nutritious, nonpoisonous, nontoxic
    opposite: insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome, damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, pernicious, infectious, poisonous, sickening, toxic, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

Related Entry: Rehabilitate (verb)

Rehabilitate is a different word from Rehabilitative. The synonyms below are for rehabilitate, not for rehabilitative.

  1. to make better in behavior or character

    "an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society"

    similar: habilitate, reclaim, redeem, reform, regenerate
    related: reeducate, amend, improve, refine, cleanse, purify, restore
    near: abase, canker, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, lower, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, warp

  2. to restore to a healthy condition

    "underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow"

    similar: cure, fix, heal, mend, rehab, set up
    related: attend (to), care (for), doctor, medicate, minister (to), nurse, physic, treat, fortify, rejuvenate, renew, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, alleviate, relieve, remedy, repair
    near: cripple, damage, disable, harm, hurt, impair, injure, lacerate, lame, maim, mangle, mutilate, wound, afflict, ail, debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, lay up, sap, sicken, waste, weaken

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rehabilitative

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rehabilitative:

alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent, remedial, good, healthful, healthy, medicinal, restorative, salubrious, salutary, salutiferous, sanative, tonic, wholesome, advantageous, useful, antiseptic, aseptic, clean, hygienic, sanitary, nourishing, nutritional, nutritious, nonpoisonous, nontoxic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rehabilitative

Words with the opposite meaning of Rehabilitative:

insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome, damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, pernicious, infectious, poisonous, sickening, toxic, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

Word Forms of Rehabilitative

Inflections: rehabilitated, rehabilitating

Derived words: rehabilitative (adjective), rehabilitator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Rehabilitative

Medieval Latin rehabilitatus, past participle of rehabilitare, from Latin re- + Late Latin habilitare to habilitate

First known use: circa 1581

Frequently Asked Questions about Rehabilitative

What does "Rehabilitative" mean?

"Rehabilitative" means to restore to a former capacity, reinstate. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to restore to a former capacity, reinstate.

What is another word for "Rehabilitative"?

Other words for "Rehabilitative" include alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent and remedial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rehabilitative" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rehabilitative"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rehabilitative". Common alternatives include alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent, remedial, good and healthful.

What is the opposite of "Rehabilitative"?

Antonyms of "Rehabilitative" include insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome, damaging, deleterious and harmful.

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

"Rehabilitative" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rehabilitative"?

"Rehabilitative" is pronounced /ˌrē-ə-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt/ and divided into syllables as re·ha·bil·i·tate.

What is the origin of the word "Rehabilitative"?

"Rehabilitative" comes from Medieval Latin rehabilitatus, past participle of rehabilitare, from Latin re- + Late Latin habilitare to habilitate. First known use: circa 1581.

What is another word for "Rehabilitative" meaning "as in corrective, remedial"?

When "Rehabilitative" (adjective) means as in corrective, remedial, synonyms include alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing and rejuvenating. Opposites in this sense include insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful and unhealthy.