Healing
/ˈhiːlɪŋ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves. countable, uncountable
- 2 the natural process by which the body repairs itself wordnet
- 3 An act of healing, as by a faith healer. countable, uncountable
- 4 The psychological process of dealing with a problem or problems. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of heal form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 tending to cure or restore to health wordnet
Example
More examples"These hot springs possess properties for healing wounds."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Middle English heelinge, helynge, from Old English hǣling (“healing”), from Proto-Germanic *hailingō (“healing”), from Proto-Germanic *hailijaną (“to heal”), equivalent to heal + -ing. Cognate with West Frisian hieling (“healing”), Dutch heling (“healing”), German Heilung (“healing; cure”).
Etymology 2
From Middle English heelyng, equivalent to heal + -ing.