fitness — the condition of being physically strong and healthy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition of being physically strong and healthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪtnəs/
Example Sentences
- My fitness tracker says I burned 500 calories, but I only walked to the fridge three times today.
- She joined a fitness club to get back in shape after the holidays.
- The job interview will include a fitness assessment for all candidates.
fitness
NOUN[/ˈfɪtnəs/]
the condition of being physically strong and healthy
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fitness derives from the adjective 'fit,' which originated in Middle English from Old Norse 'fitja' (to bind or join). The word initially meant 'suitable' or 'appropriate,' but evolved through the 16th-17th centuries to encompass physical capability and health, ultimately developing its modern sense of bodily conditioning and athletic well-being.
Breakdown
fit (suitable, capable) + -ness (suffix denoting state or condition). The -ness suffix transforms the adjective 'fit' into an abstract noun expressing the quality or state of being fit.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My fitness tracker says I burned 500 calories, but I only walked to the fridge three times today.”
“She joined a fitness club to get back in shape after the holidays.”
“The job interview will include a fitness assessment for all candidates.”
“His fitness regime includes running, swimming, and eating pizza on Sundays.”
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