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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRelapse
/rɪˈlæps/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A return to a previous state, especially after improvement, particularly in the context of health or addiction.
"After months of sobriety, he experienced a relapse and returned to drinking."
- 1
To fall back into a previous state, especially after a period of improvement.
"She relapsed into her old habits despite her efforts to change."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'relapse' originates from the Latin word 'relapsus', meaning 'to fall back'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining the sense of falling back into a previous state, particularly in the context of health or behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Relapse" is said worldwide
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Rechute
Transliteration: ʁə.ʃyt
"Après des mois de réhabilitation, il a connu une rechute."
Rückfall
Transliteration: ˈʁʏk.faːl
"Nach einer langen Abstinenz hatte er einen Rückfall."
Ricaduta
Transliteration: ri.kaˈdu.ta
"Dopo mesi di recupero, ha avuto una ricaduta."
Recaída
Transliteration: re.kaˈi.ða
"Después de meses de tratamiento, sufrió una recaída."
Recaída
Transliteration: ʁe.kaˈi.dɐ
"Após meses de recuperação, ele teve uma recaída."
पुनरावृत्ति
Transliteration: punarāvr̥tti
"महीनों की सुधार के बाद, उसे पुनरावृत्ति का सामना करना पड़ा।"
复发
Transliteration: fùfā
"经过几个月的康复，他经历了复发。"
재발
Transliteration: jaebal
"몇 달간의 회복 후, 그는 재발했다."
再発
Transliteration: saihatsu
"数ヶ月の回復の後、彼は再発しました。"
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