recuperation vs recovery

recuperation and recovery both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recuperation	Yes	No	No	No
recovery	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recuperation and recovery are synonyms defined as:

recuperation and recovery: gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

Other synonyms of recuperation include convalescence.

recuperation (noun)	recovery (noun)
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury	the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
	return to an original state
	gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury