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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBodybuilding
/ˈbɒdiˌbɪl.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The physical activity of developing the musculature of the body through deliberate exercise, weightlifting, and strict diet.
"He has dedicated the last five years of his life to competitive bodybuilding." - 2
A sport in which competitors are judged on their physical appearance, muscle symmetry, and definition.
"Bodybuilding requires immense discipline, consistency, and mental toughness."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'body' (from Old English 'bodi') and 'building' (from Old Norse 'byggja'). The term emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the practice of developing muscle fibers through progressive resistance exercise and proper nutrition.
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culturisme
Transliteration: /kyl.ty.ʁism/
"Le culturisme exige un entraînement rigoureux et une alimentation spécifique."
Bodybuilding
Transliteration: /ˈbɔdiˌbɪldɪŋ/
"Bodybuilding ist eine Sportart, die viel Disziplin erfordert."
culturismo
Transliteration: /kul.tuˈriz.mo/
"Il culturismo aiuta a sviluppare la massa muscolare."
culturismo
Transliteration: /kul.tuˈɾis.mo/
"El culturismo es una disciplina muy exigente para el cuerpo."
fisiculturismo
Transliteration: /fi.zi.kuw.tiˈɾiz.mu/
"O fisiculturismo ganhou muita popularidade nos últimos anos."
बॉडीबिल्डिंग
Transliteration: bodibilding
"बॉडीबिल्डिंग के लिए भारी वजन उठाना जरूरी है।"
健美
Transliteration: jiànměi
"健美运动需要坚持不懈的锻炼。"
보디빌딩
Transliteration: bodibilding
"그는 전문적인 보디빌딩 대회를 준비하고 있습니다."
ボディビルディング
Transliteration: bodibirudingu
"彼は毎日ボディビルディングのトレーニングに励んでいます。"
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