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Definition of Rehabilitation
1. Noun. The restoration of someone to a useful place in society.
Generic synonyms: Restoration
Specialized synonyms: Correctional Rehabilitation, Physical Rehabilitation, Physical Restoration, Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation
Derivative terms: Rehabilitate, Rehabilitate
Specialized synonyms: Correctional Rehabilitation, Physical Rehabilitation, Physical Restoration, Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation
Derivative terms: Rehabilitate, Rehabilitate
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
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.
4. Noun. The treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises.
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)