convalescent
recovering strength after illness
Roots
- com-: with, together, complete, or intensified
- val / valent: strong, worthy, or having force
Other words with the val / valent root
- ambivalent: having mixed or opposing feelings
- valid: well-grounded, acceptable, or legally effective
- valor: courage or brave strength
- value: worth or importance
Convalescent means growing strong again after illness or weakness.
The convalescent patient could walk farther each morning.
Convalescent belongs with val as strength or wellness. The word does not mean fully recovered yet; it names the recovering stage when strength is returning.