obesity — the condition of being grossly fat or overweight
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition of being grossly fat or overweight
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈbiːsəti/
Example Sentences
- The mayor declared war on obesity by banning giant sodas.
- Obesity increases the risk of various health problems.
- My dog's obesity started when he learned to open the treat jar.
obesity
NOUN[/oʊˈbiːsəti/]
the condition of being grossly fat or overweight
Regular exercise can help prevent obesity.
Healthy eating and exercise reduce the risk of obesity. (⚖️ Excess Body Fat + 🏃 Healthy Lifestyle → Obesity)
Daily activity helped overcome obesity and restored vitality.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'obesitas', which comes from the adjective 'obesus' (fat). The Latin root combines 'ob-' (toward, before) and 'edere' (to eat), originally meaning 'eaten before' or 'overeaten', describing a condition resulting from excessive consumption.
Breakdown
obesus (fat) + -itas (condition, state). The adjective 'obesus' itself comprises ob- (toward) + edere (eat), literally 'eaten up' or 'having eaten excessively'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mayor declared war on obesity by banning giant sodas.”
“Obesity increases the risk of various health problems.”
“My dog's obesity started when he learned to open the treat jar.”
“The government launched a campaign to reduce obesity rates.”
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