recuperative vs supple

recuperative

adj
  • In the way of recuperation. 

noun
  • Any remedy that aids recuperation. 

supple

adj
  • Compliant; yielding to the will of others. 

  • Lithe and agile when moving and bending. 

  • Pliant, flexible, easy to bend. 

verb
  • To make or become supple. 

  • To make compliant, submissive, or obedient. 

How often have the words recuperative and supple occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )