rehabilitation
Translation
rehabilitation, recovery, restoration
Examples
He is undergoing rehabilitation for his injury.
He is undergoing rehabilitation for his injury.
The charity focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders.
The charity focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders.
The building is in need of complete rehabilitation.
The building is in need of complete rehabilitation.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the process of helping (sb./sth.) to return to a normal state. The rehabilitation of the old theater took years.
Similar Words
recovery, restoration, recuperation
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'habilitare' (to make able). Literally, 'to make able again'.
Memory Tips
Think 're-able-itation'. It's the process of making someone or something 'able' again, whether it's a person, a building, or a reputation.