Definition of Rehabilitation

1. Noun. The restoration of someone to a useful place in society.


2. Noun. The conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation.
Exact synonyms: Reclamation, Renewal
Generic synonyms: Restoration
Specialized synonyms: Re-afforestation, Reforestation, Urban Renewal
Derivative terms: Reclaim, Rehabilitate

3. Noun. Vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation.
Generic synonyms: Exoneration, Vindication
Derivative terms: Rehabilitate

4. Noun. The treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises.
Generic synonyms: Physiatrics, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy
Derivative terms: Rehabilitate

Definition of Rehabilitation

1. n. The act of rehabilitating, or the state of being rehabilitated.

Definition of Rehabilitation

1. habilitation [n -S] - See also: habilitation

Medical Definition of Rehabilitation

1. The return of function after illness or injury, often with the assistance of specialised medical professionals. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rehabilitation

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rehabilitant
rehabilitants
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rehabilitated
rehabilitates
rehabilitating
rehabilitation (current term)
rehabilitation (current term)
rehabilitations
rehabilitation centres
rehabilitation nursing
rehabilitation of hearing impaired
rehabilitation of speech and language disorders
rehabilitation program
rehabilitative
rehabilitator
rehabilitators
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rehammer
rehammered
rehammering
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