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Breathing Exercise

/ˈbriːðɪŋ ˈɛksərsaɪz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A physical activity designed to improve the efficiency of the respiratory system.

    "Yoga often incorporates breathing exercises to enhance relaxation and focus."
  2. 2

    A technique used to control or improve breathing patterns.

    "Athletes use specific breathing exercises to increase their lung capacity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'breathing' originates from the Old English 'brēath', which means 'to breathe' or 'to blow'. 'Exercise' comes from the Latin 'exercitium', meaning 'a driving out' or 'a practice', evolving through Middle English to its current form, emphasizing physical activity.

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