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How do you spell Convalescent?

Correct spelling

convalescent

Remember: conVALescent - growing strong with VALor, not VELor

Why is convalescent spelled this way?

From Latin convalescere, to grow strong. CON (together) + VALESCERE (to grow strong). A convalescent is growing strong again — recovery gathering momentum.

Common misspellings of convalescent

convelescentconvalescantconvalesentconvalecent

Example

The convalescent home provided excellent care during her recovery from surgery.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell convalescent?+
The correct spelling is "convalescent". Remember: conVALescent - growing strong with VALor, not VELor
Is it convelescent or convalescent?+
The correct spelling is "convalescent", not "convelescent".

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