HEALTH


Meaning of HEALTH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhelth also ]

ˈheltth noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English helthe, from Old English hǣlth, from hāl

Date: before 12th century

1.

a. : the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit ; especially : freedom from physical disease or pain

b. : the general condition of the body

in poor health

enjoys good health

2.

a. : flourishing condition : well-being

defending the health of the beloved oceans — Peter Wilkinson

b. : general condition or state

poor economic health

3. : a toast to someone's health or prosperity

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.