wellness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.
  2. The process of learning about and engaging in behaviors that are likely to result in optimal health.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛl.nɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wellness.wav /ˈwel.nɪs/

Word forms

wellness wellnesses

Etymology

From Middle English welnes, welenes. By surface analysis, well + -ness.

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