rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtɪv 
British rɪˈkjuːpərətɪv
formal
: helping you to return to normal health or strength : helping you to recuperate
the recuperative [=healing] powers of the body [=the body's ability to heal]
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“Recuperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/recuperative. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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