healing

nounverbcommon in dialogue

//ˈhiːlɪŋ//

The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.

noun

1
The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.
2
An act of healing, as by a faith healer.
3
The psychological process of dealing with a problem or problems.

Etymology

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”).

verb

1
Also a form of healpresent participle and gerund of heal

Etymology

From Middle English heelyng, equivalent to heal + -ing.

Forms

plural: healings

heal · To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.Heal · A surname.healer · One who heals, especially through faith.

healing · The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.

health · The state of being free from physical or psychological…healthy · Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.Healy · A surname from Irish.

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