How Do You Spell CONVALESCE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒnvəlˌɛs] (IPA)

The word "convalesce" is spelled with a "v" rather than a "b," which may lead to confusion in pronunciation. In phonetic transcription, it is written as /kənˈvælɛs/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "v" sound is represented by the symbol /v/, while the "a" in the second syllable is pronounced as in "cat," represented by the symbol /æ/. The final "e" is mute and does not affect the pronunciation. To convalesce means to recover gradually from an illness or injury.

CONVALESCE Meaning and Definition

1. Convalesce is a verb that refers to the process of recovering gradually from an illness, injury, or surgery, often by regaining one's strength and returning to a state of good health. It typically involves a period of rest, relaxation, and taking measures to promote healing and rejuvenation.

   When someone convalesces, they give their body the necessary time and conditions to repair and restore itself. This may involve following a prescribed regimen of medication, therapy, or exercises recommended by medical professionals. It often requires reducing physical activity and avoiding strenuous tasks that could hinder the healing process.

   The duration of convalescence may vary depending on the severity and nature of the ailment or injury. Some individuals may recover quickly and return to their normal routines within a short period, while others may require a more extended convalescence period.

   During this process, it is important to provide oneself with adequate rest, proper nutrition, and emotional support. Convalescents may need to adjust their lifestyle temporarily to ensure a smooth recovery and minimize the risk of setbacks or complications.

   Overall, convalescence is a significant phase in the healing journey, enabling individuals to recuperate physically, mentally, and emotionally, gradually regaining their vitality and functionality.

2. To be gradually growing better after sickness; to recover health by degrees.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CONVALESCE

• congalese
• xonvalesce
• vonvalesce
• fonvalesce
• donvalesce
• cinvalesce
• cknvalesce
• clnvalesce
• cpnvalesce
• c0nvalesce
• convalessce
• covalesce
• convayence
• convelasce
• convelescce
• Convalesesce
• Convalesese

Etymology of CONVALESCE

The word "convalesce" originates from the Latin word "convalescere", which is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "valescere" (meaning "to grow strong"). The Latin verb "valescere" is derived from the adjective "valeo" (meaning "to be strong" or "to be well"). Over time, "convalescere" evolved in French as "convalescer" and eventually entered English as "convalesce" in the 17th century. The term is primarily used to refer to the process of recovering from an illness or operation.

Idioms with the word CONVALESCE

• convalesce from (something) The idiom "convalesce from (something)" means to recover and regain strength or health after a period of illness, injury, or fatigue. It refers to the process of recuperating and gradually returning to a normal state of well-being.
• convalesce from The idiom "convalesce from" refers to the process of gradually recovering and regaining strength after an illness, injury, or surgery. It implies the period of rest, recuperation, and healing one undergoes in order to fully recover and return to their normal state of health and well-being.

Similar spelling words for CONVALESCE

• convalescent,
• convulsive,
• conveyals,
• connubial,
• canophilias,
• goniopholis,
• Convulsio,
• convulsively,
• convalescence,
• convolve,
• convolute,
• convulsion,
• convulse,
• canfuls.

Conjugate verb Convalesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have convalesced

you would have convalesced

he/she/it would have convalesced

we would have convalesced

they would have convalesced

I would have convalesce

you would have convalesce

he/she/it would have convalesce

we would have convalesce

they would have convalesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been convalescing

you would have been convalescing

he/she/it would have been convalescing

we would have been convalescing

they would have been convalescing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would convalesce

you would convalesce

he/she/it would convalesce

we would convalesce

they would convalesce

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be convalescing

you would be convalescing

he/she/it would be convalescing

we would be convalescing

they would be convalescing

FUTURE

I will convalesce

you will convalesce

he/she/it will convalesce

we will convalesce

they will convalesce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be convalescing

you will be convalescing

he/she/it will be convalescing

we will be convalescing

they will be convalescing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have convalesced

you will have convalesced

he/she/it will have convalesced

we will have convalesced

they will have convalesced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been convalescing

you will have been convalescing

he/she/it will have been convalescing

we will have been convalescing

they will have been convalescing

IMPERATIVE

you convalesce

we let´s convalesce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to convalesce

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was convalescing

you were convalescing

he/she/it was convalescing

we were convalescing

they were convalescing

PAST PARTICIPLE

convalesced

PAST PERFECT

I had convalesced

you had convalesced

he/she/it had convalesced

we had convalesced

they had convalesced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been convalescing

you had been convalescing

he/she/it had been convalescing

we had been convalescing

they had been convalescing

PRESENT

I convalesce

you convalesce

he/she/it convalesces

we convalesce

they convalesce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am convalescing

you are convalescing

he/she/it is convalescing

we are convalescing

they are convalescing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

convalescing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have convalesced

you have convalesced

he/she/it has convalesced

we have convalesced

they have convalesced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been convalescing

you have been convalescing

he/she/it has been convalescing

we have been convalescing

they have been convalescing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it convalesce

SIMPLE PAST

I convalesced

you convalesced

he/she/it convalesced

we convalesced

they convalesced