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REHABILITATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Helping to restore to good condition
Example:
rehabilitative exercises
Synonyms:
reconstructive; rehabilitative
Classified under:
Similar:
constructive (constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development)
Derivation:
rehabilitate (restore to a state of good condition or operation)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Designed to accomplish rehabilitation
Example:
rehabilitative treatment
Classified under:
Antonym:
punitive (inflicting punishment)
Derivation:
rehabilitate (help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute)
