health

health

noun, often attributive \ˈhelth also ˈheltth\

Definition of HEALTH

1

a : the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially : freedom from physical disease or pain b : the general condition of the body <in poor health> <enjoys good health>

2

a : flourishing condition : well-being <defending the health of the beloved oceans — Peter Wilkinson> b : general condition or state <poor economic health>

3

: a toast to someone's health or prosperity

Examples of HEALTH

1. We nursed him back to health.
2. He's in good health these days.
3. He has continued to enjoy good health in his old age.
4. Smoking is bad for your health.
5. He is concerned about his sister's mental health.
6. We must protect the health of our oceans.
7. The economy is in a period of robust financial health.
8. Investors are worried about the company's health.

Origin of HEALTH

Middle English helthe, from Old English hǣlth, from hāl

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to HEALTH

Synonyms: fitness, healthiness, heartiness, robustness, sap, soundness, verdure, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness

Antonyms: illness, sickness, unhealthiness, unsoundness

Related Words: fettle, shape; cleanliness, hygiene; hardiness, lustiness, robustiousness, ruggedness, stamina, strength, toughness, vigor, vigorousness, vitality; bloom, flush, flushness; activeness, agility, liveliness, spryness; weal, welfare, well-being

Near Antonyms: debility, decrepitude, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, lameness, sickliness, weakness; ailment, condition, disease, disorder, malady, trouble

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Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

Rhymes with HEALTH

stealth