Rehabilitation
/ˌriː.həˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.
Did you know?The root 'habilis' means 'able' in Latin, hinting at a powerful transformation from incapacity to capability through rituals and practices.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
rehabilitare
“to restore to a previous state or condition, especially in terms of ability.”
Old French
Old French
rehabilitacion
“the act of restoring or reinstating.”
Middle English
Middle English
rehabilitacioun
“the act of restoring to a former state or condition.”
Modern English
English
rehabilitation
“the process of restoring someone's health or dignity.”