Convalescent or Convalence
Learn why “Convalescent” is correct and “Convalence” is a wrong shortened form.
Convalence
Incorrect spelling - Convalence incorrectly drops letters and changes meaning.
"Convalence" is a common misspelling of "Convalescent". Always use "Convalescent" when referring to the correct word.
Convalescent
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Convalescent refers to someone recovering from illness or injury."
Definition of Convalescent
"Convalescent": "Convalescent refers to someone recovering from illness or injury."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Convalescent
- • recovering
- • healing
- • improving
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She stayed in a convalescent home.
"Correct:" The patient is now convalescent after surgery.
"Incorrect:" She stayed in a convalence home.
Notes:
- • Correct form includes -escent meaning “becoming”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which spelling is correct?
A: Convalescent is correct.
Q: What does Convalescent mean?
A: A person recovering from illness.
Q: Why is Convalence wrong?
A: It removes necessary letters and is not standard.
Q: Is Convalence used in medical contexts?
A: No, the correct term is Convalescent.
Q: Example sentence using Convalescent?
A: The convalescent patient is improving steadily.
Summary
Always use Convalescent with the full “-escent”.