Convalescent vs Convalecent
Learn the correct spelling "convalescent."
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convalecent
Incorrect spelling - ""Convalecent"" is missing the letter s.
"convalecent" is a common misspelling of "convalescent". Always use "convalescent" when referring to the correct word.
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convalescent
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Convalescent" describes recovery after illness.
Definition of convalescent
"convalescent": "Convalescent" describes recovery after illness.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for convalescent
- • recovering
- • healing
Usage Examples
"Correct:" He is convalescent.
"Correct:" A convalescent patient.
"Incorrect:" He is convalecent.
Notes:
- • Contains s after e
- • Medical term
- • Latin origin
- • Often misspelled
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Convalescent.
Q: Is convalecent correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Recovering from illness.
Q: Error type?
A: Missing consonant.
Summary
"Convalescent" is correct; "convalecent" is incorrect.