— recreative , adj. — recreatively , adv. — recreativeness , n. — recreator , n.
/rek"ree ayt'/ , v. , recreated, recreating .
v.t.
1. to refresh by means of relaxation and enjoyment, as restore physically or mentally.
v.i.
2. to take recreation.
[ 1425-75; late ME recreaten recreatus (ptp. of recreare to create again, revive), equiv. to re- RE- + creatus; see CREATE ]