Definition of REHABILITATIVE

rehabilitative

Meanings

Adjective

  • designed to accomplish rehabilitation; - J.B.Costello
    • "from a penal to a rehabilitative philosophy"
    • "rehabilitative treatment"

Adjective Satellite

  • helping to restore to good condition
    • "rehabilitative exercises"

Adj

  • Tending to rehabilitate.
  • For the purpose of rehabilitation.

Origin / Etymology

From rehabilitate + -ive.

Synonyms

reconstructive

Antonyms

punitive

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