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Wellness seeks more than the absence of illness; it searches for new levels of excellence. Beyond any disease-free neutral point, wellness dedicates its efforts to our total well-being - in body, mind, and spirit.
Greg Anderson

Meaning of "wellness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WELLNESS

wellness  [ˈwɛlnəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WELLNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wellness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WELLNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wellness in the English dictionary

The definition of wellness in the dictionary is the state of being in good physical and mental health.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WELLNESS


agreeableness
əˈɡriːəb əlnəs
beautifulness
ˈbjuːtɪfʊlnəs
comfortableness
ˈkʌmfətəbəlnəs
credibleness
ˈkrɛdɪb əlnəs
dulness
ˈdʌlnəs
evilness
ˈiːvəlnəs
femaleness
ˈfiːmeɪlnəs
healthfulness
ˈhɛlθfʊlnəs
idealness
aɪˈdɪəlnəs
meaningfulness
ˈmiːnɪŋfʊlnəs
painfulness
ˈpeɪnfəlnəs
realness
ˈrɪəlnəs
restfulness
ˈrɛstfʊlnəs
simpleness
ˈsɪmpəlnəs
specialness
ˈspɛʃəlnəs
ungratefulness
ʌnˈɡreɪtfʊlnəs
unwellness
ʌnˈwɛlnəs
wholeness
ˈhəʊlnəs
willfulness
ˈwɪlfʊlnəs
wonderfulness
ˈwʌndəfʊlnəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WELLNESS

welldoer
Welles
Wellesley
Wellesz
wellhead
wellhole
wellhouse
wellies
welling
Wellingborough
Wellington
Wellington boots
wellingtonia
wellingtons
Wells
Wellsian
wellsite
wellspring
welly
welly boot

WORDS THAT END LIKE WELLNESS

business
carefulness
casualness
coolness
faithfulness
fearfulness
forgetfulness
fruitfulness
fullness
gracefulness
helpfulness
illness
joyfulness
mental illness
mindfulness
stillness
thankfulness
thoughtfulness
truthfulness
usefulness
wastefulness

Synonyms and antonyms of wellness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wellness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WELLNESS

Find out the translation of wellness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wellness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wellness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

健康
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bienestar
570 millions of speakers

English

wellness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कल्याण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العافية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оздоровительный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bem-estar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনাময
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bien-être
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kesihatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wellness
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウェルネス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

웰빙
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kebugaran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giữ gìn sức khỏe
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆரோக்கியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निरोगीपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sağlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

benessere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wellness
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оздоровчий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wellness
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

wellness
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

well
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

wellness
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

velvære
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wellness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WELLNESS»

The term «wellness» is very widely used and occupies the 4.095 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WELLNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wellness

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10 QUOTES WITH «WELLNESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wellness.
1
Greg Anderson
Wellness is not a 'medical fix' but a way of living - a lifestyle sensitive and responsive to all the dimensions of body, mind, and spirit, an approach to life we each design to achieve our highest potential for well-being now and forever.
2
Greg Anderson
Wellness is the compete integration of body, mind, and spirit - the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.
3
Greg Anderson
Wellness seeks more than the absence of illness; it searches for new levels of excellence. Beyond any disease-free neutral point, wellness dedicates its efforts to our total well-being - in body, mind, and spirit.
4
Greg Anderson
The single overriding objective in wellness is creating constant personal renewal where we recognize and act on the truth that each day is a miraculous gift, and our job is to untie the ribbons. That's the Law of Esprit: living life with joy.
5
Kenneth H. Cooper
There are six components of wellness: proper weight and diet, proper exercise, breaking the smoking habit, control of alcohol, stress management and periodic exams.
6
Tom Harkin
America's health care system is in crisis precisely because we systematically neglect wellness and prevention.
7
Leroy Hood
The wellness and prevention market will outgrow the health care market.
8
Leroy Hood
If you look at healthcare today, it's all about disease. It's not about understanding wellness at all.
9
Leroy Hood
Your genome sequence will become a vital part of your medical record, thereby providing critical information about how to optimize your wellness.
10
Daniel Kraft
The integration of exponentially growing technologies is beginning to empower the patient, enable the doctor, enhance wellness and begin to cure the well before they get sick.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WELLNESS»

Discover the use of wellness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wellness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining ...
Boston-based Benson and Stuart offer proven techniques developed by the Mind/Body Institute for exercise, diet, and stress management to help readers cope with many common conditions. Includes how-to illustrations and case histories.
Herbert Benson, Eileen M. Stuart, 1993
2
Health and Wellness
The Text, Along With The Accompanying Website, Encourages Students To Learn The Skills They Need To Enhance The Quality And Longevity Of Their Life.
Gordon Edlin, Eric Golanty, 2014
3
Fitness and Wellness
In addition, FITNESS AND WELLNESS is part of an integrated textbook program that extends beyond the text to online resources within WebTutor or CengageNOW that further students' understanding through personalized learning plans, provide ...
Wener Hoeger, Sharon Hoeger, 2012
4
Community Health and Wellness: Primary Health Care in Practice
The Miller Family case study This new edition of Community Health and Wellness features a common family case study running throughout the text.
Anne McMurray, Jill Clendon, 2011
5
Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal
Updates in this second edition include: phytochemicals and antioxidants foods that boost immunity how to choose the most nutritious foods "standout" healing foods how to design a diet for your individual optimal health, taking into account ...
Phyllis A. Balch CNC, 2003
6
The Quantum Wellness Cleanse: The 21-day Essential Guide to ...
Presents a program for incorporating physical, mental, and spiritual practices which can improve overall health and well-being, with advice on exercise, meditation, and conscious eating, along with recipes for healthy foods.
Kathy Freston, 2009
7
Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness: A Personalized Program
The unique design of this text integrates activities throughout each chapter, which allows students to learn core concepts and immediately apply their knowledge through self-review and application activities.
Wener Hoeger, Sharon Hoeger, 2012
8
Health and Wellness for Life
The standard text, Health and Wellness for Life, offers a ready-made option for those looking for a textbook that covers all the essential personal health topics for the general student population.
Human Kinetics, Human Kinetics (Organization), 2009
9
Wellness Nursing Diagnosis for Health Promotion
Preventive care and health promotion are essential in today's demanding health care environment.
Karen M. Stolte, 1996
10
Yoga for Fitness and Wellness
Covering the history and philosophy of yoga and the theories of Hatha Yoga specifically, the text also explores yoga exercises, including breathing, stretching and strengthening, and relaxation and meditation.
Ravi Dykema, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WELLNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wellness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Wellness Blogger Who Lied About Having Cancer Says She's the …
News.com.au reports an interview with Australia's 60 Minutes exposed more inconsistencies in wellness blogger Belle Gibson's story. Gibson is the blogger who ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Jun 15»
2
When Does Workplace Wellness Become Coercive?
Christine White pays $300 a year more for her health care because she refused to join her former employer's wellness program, which would have required that ... «NPR, Jun 15»
3
Mindbody IPO is the 'Uber of Wellness'
Stollmeyer called it the “Uber of wellness” and also compared the app to OpenTable (PCLN). Mindbody brought in $70 million in revenue last year, a 44% ... «Fox Business, Jun 15»
4
Jason Isaacs Boards Gore Verbinski's A Cure for Wellness
Jason Isaacs, best known for role as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, has found another antagonist role. According to a story today at The Hollywood ... «ComingSoon.net, Jun 15»
5
When Are Employee Wellness Incentives No Longer Voluntary?
Participation in the wellness program at Scotts is not mandatory. In fact, under the law, such programs must be voluntary. But regulators are now trying to define ... «NPR, May 15»
6
Commentary: Wellness after Stern
All the Wellness opinions provide fodder for limiting the scope of Stern to, well ... Wellness, by permitting an inference of consent from conduct to cure a Stern ... «SCOTUSblog, May 15»
7
Work Wellness Programs May Soon Include Genetic Testing
It's a step beyond the typical corporate wellness programs that many companies are using to make workers more aware of their risk factors and improve their ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
8
Wellness program rules still leave room for debate
Large employers offer workers hundreds of dollars in wellness plan incentives to get on the path to better health. Under Obamacare they have leeway to offer ... «CNBC, Apr 15»
9
Acclaimed Australian Wellness Blogger Says She Made Up Cancer …
Belle Gibson is an Australian blogger who said she cured her terminal brain cancer solely through diet and lifestyle, spawning a wellness empire, ... «NPR, Apr 15»
10
Business relieved at EEOC wellness guidance
After six years of uncertainty and turmoil, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has finally issued guidelines for employer sponsored wellness plans. «BenefitsPro, Apr 15»

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