English word healthy comes from English health, English -y
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| health | English (en) | (obsolete) A warrior; hero; man. (countable) A toast to prosperity. [from 17th c.]. (obsolete) Cure, remedy. [11th-16th c.]. A state of well-being or balance, often physical but sometimes also mental and social; the overall level of function of an organism from the cellular (micro) level to the social (macro) level.. Physical condition.. The state of being free from physical or psychological [...] |
| -y | English (en) | Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to". |
| healthy | English (en) | (figuratively) Significant, hefty; beneficial.. Conducive to health.. Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.. Evincing health. |