rehabilitative (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌriːəˈbɪlɪteɪtɪv/
Definition
Intended to restore someone to health, good condition, or normal life, especially after illness, addiction, or criminal conviction.
Examples
The hospital provides rehabilitative therapy for stroke patients.
The country has a strong rehabilitative justice system.
He underwent a long rehabilitative process after his injury.
How to Use rehabilitative
- rehabilitative for (prepositional phrase)
- Intended to help a specific group or condition. — "The center offers rehabilitative care for veterans."
- rehabilitative to (prepositional phrase)
- Serving the purpose of restoration or recovery. — "The new approach proved highly rehabilitative to his mental state."
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