recuperative
gb/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv/ us/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv/
C1
English
regeneráló, jól regenerálódó, jó regenerálódó képességű, rekuperatív, hővisszanyerős
C1
FORMAL
1
regeneráló
B2
Usage pattern:
recuperative [rest/sleep/break/time/holiday]
She took a few days of recuperative rest after the marathon.
A maraton után pár nap regeneráló pihenőt tartott.
A short walk in the evening can have a surprisingly recuperative effect.
Egy rövid esti séta meglepően regeneráló hatású lehet.
He planned a quiet, recuperative weekend away from his phone and email.
Learner examples
A nap can be recuperative.
Egy szundítás regeneráló lehet.
I need a recuperative break.
Szükségem van egy kis regeneráló szünetre.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse recuperative (describes something that helps recovery) with recuperating (the person is recovering).
Meaning
helping you recover strength
Collocations
recuperative rest
|recuperative sleep
|recuperative break
|recuperative time
|recuperative holiday
|recuperative vacation
|recuperative period
|recuperative effects
|recuperative benefits
|recuperative therapy
Synonyms
restorative (More common and broadly used for ‘renewing strength’.)
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rejuvenating (Often suggests feeling fresh or younger again, not just recovering.)
Antonyms
debilitating (Causing weakness rather than recovery.)
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draining (Taking away energy instead of restoring it.)
Themes
health
|wellbeing
Definition
Helping you feel better and strong again.
Helping someone regain health, energy, or strength after illness, stress, or exertion; restorative.
C2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
recuperative [powers/ability/capacity]
Young athletes often have strong recuperative powers after intense training.
A fiatal sportolók az intenzív edzés után gyakran jól regenerálódnak.
The doctor was impressed by his recuperative ability following surgery.
Az orvost lenyűgözte, milyen jól regenerálódott a műtét után.
Good nutrition supports the body’s recuperative capacity.
Learner examples
She has strong recuperative powers.
Nagyon jó a regenerálódó képessége.
Common mistake:
This meaning is usually expressed with nouns like powers/ability/capacity; it’s less common to call a person ‘recuperative’ directly.
Meaning
able to recover quickly
Collocations
recuperative powers
|recuperative ability
|recuperative capacity
|the body’s recuperative powers
|natural recuperative powers
|remarkable recuperative powers
Synonyms
resilient (Broader: can recover from stress or difficulty, not only physical recovery.)
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hardy (Emphasizes toughness and health rather than the recovery process.)
Antonyms
frail (Physically weak and less able to recover.)
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vulnerable (Easily harmed; may not recover well.)
Themes
health
|sports
Definition
Able to get well again quickly.
Having a strong ability to recover from illness, injury, fatigue, or setbacks.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
rekuperatív
C2
Usage pattern:
recuperative [system/burner/furnace/heat_exchanger]
The plant upgraded to a recuperative furnace to cut fuel costs.
Az üzem egy rekuperatív kemencére váltott, hogy csökkentse az üzemanyagköltségeket.
A recuperative heat exchanger transfers heat from exhaust air to incoming fresh air.
A rekuperatív hőcserélő a távozó levegő hőjét az érkező friss levegőnek adja át.
Recuperative systems can improve overall energy efficiency in industrial processes.
Meaning
recovering waste heat or energy
Collocations
recuperative system
|recuperative burner
|recuperative furnace
|recuperative heat exchanger
|recuperative heating
|recuperative design
Synonyms
heat-recovery (Plain and descriptive; more common in general technical writing.)
Antonyms
wasteful (Does not recover energy; lets heat escape.)
Themes
engineering
|energy
Definition
Using waste heat again to save energy.
In engineering, designed to recover and reuse heat or energy from waste output, especially by transferring heat from exhaust gases to incoming air or fuel.
Grammar
Dictionary form
recuperative
IPA
GB/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv/
US/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv/
Syllables & stress
re - cu - per - at - ive (5 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cu)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: recuperative
Expressions
recuperative break
1/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv bɹˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
formal
short time to recover
A short break to get your energy back.
Examples
- She took a recuperative break from meetings to clear her head.
- Even five minutes outside can be a recuperative break on a busy day.
- After the deadline, the team scheduled a recuperative break.
Learner examples
- Let’s take a recuperative break.
recuperative holiday
1/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
vacation to recover
A holiday for rest and recovery.
Examples
- After a stressful quarter, she booked a recuperative holiday by the sea.
- They wanted a recuperative holiday, not a packed sightseeing schedule.
- A recuperative holiday can help prevent burnout.
Learner examples
- We want a recuperative holiday.
recuperative powers
1/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv pˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase
formal
ability to recover
The body’s power to get well again.
Examples
- Good food and sleep support the body’s recuperative powers.
- Children often have remarkable recuperative powers after minor injuries.
- Age can affect recuperative powers after surgery.
Learner examples
- Exercise can improve your recuperative powers.
recuperative rest
1/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv ɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
rest to regain strength
Rest that helps you feel better again.
Examples
- After the flu, he needed a few days of recuperative rest.
- The doctor recommended recuperative rest and plenty of fluids.
- She protected her weekends as time for recuperative rest.
Learner examples
- I need recuperative rest.
recuperative sleep
1/ɹɪkˈupɚɪtɪv slˈip/
fixed phrase
formal
sleep that restores energy
Sleep that makes you feel rested again.
Examples
- I finally got some recuperative sleep after the long flight.
- Quiet, dark rooms support recuperative sleep.
- Stress can interfere with recuperative sleep even when you spend enough time in bed.
Learner examples
- I need recuperative sleep.