English Explanatory Dictionary

fitness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.
  2. The cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique.
  3. An organism's or species' degree of success in finding a mate and producing offspring.
  4. The condition of being attractive, fanciable or beautiful.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪt.nəs/ en-us-fitness.ogg

Word forms

fitness fitnesses

Etymology

From fit + -ness. First attested in the 16th century, with the physical sense from 1935.

Synonyms

suitability capability

Antonyms

unfitness

Derived words

aquafitness aquatic fitness biofitness fitfluencer fitness ball fitness center fitness centre fitness club fitness landscape fitness model fitnesswear fitnessy health and fitness age hyperfitness inclusive fitness pole fitness warrant of fitness water fitness
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