recuperative

adjective

re·​cu·​per·​a·​tive ri-ˈkü-pə-ˌrā-tiv 

-ˈkyü-, 

-p(ə-)rə-tiv

1

: of or relating to recuperation

recuperative powers

2

: aiding in recuperation : restorative

Examples of recuperative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The stricter criteria applies to hundreds of spots in the nonprofit’s family, sober-living and recuperative care programs. —Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026

Lattimore and then-Deputy Director of Housing Stability Kimberly Cleminson exited their roles with the county following an internal investigation related to their involvement with a recuperative care business in Brooklyn Center. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2025

While patients are in recuperative care, they are tended to by a JPS nurse and nurse practitioner, and agree to contact JPS staff before going to the emergency room, Stafford said. —Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025

Among the additional 110 beds, 27 are dedicated to medical recuperative care. —Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for recuperative

• vituperative

Kids Definition

recuperative

adjective

re·​cu·​per·​a·​tive -ˌrāt-iv 

-rət-iv

: of, relating to, or aiding in recuperation

the body's recuperative powers

Medical Definition

recuperative

adjective

re·​cu·​per·​a·​tive -ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt-iv 

1

: of or relating to recuperation

recuperative powers

2

: aiding in recuperation : restorative

strongly recuperative remedies