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feminine

/reaβilitaˈθjon/

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Translation

rehabilitation

Word origin

From Latin rehabilitare, formed from re- ('again') plus habilitare ('to make fit'), from habilis ('handy, apt'). The same Latin habilis gives English 'ability' and 'able'.

Origin
Latin
Root
rehabilitare
English cognates
rehabilitation, ability, able

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralrehabilitaciones

Examples

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After the accident he began a long rehabilitation.

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The rehabilitation centre is near the hospital.

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The rehabilitation of the knee lasts several months.

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How long do you need for rehabilitation?

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His rehabilitation was quicker than expected.

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This word is part of lesson 61.