# convalescence

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #60,725

## Definitions
1. A gradual healing after illness or injury.
2. The period of time spent healing.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/convalescence