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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExercise
/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Physical activity that is done in order to make your body strong and healthy.
"Regular exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy heart."
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To engage in physical activity to make your body healthy and strong.
"She likes to exercise every morning before going to work."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'exercitium', stemming from 'exercere', meaning to drive out, keep busy, or train, formed from 'ex-' (out) and 'arcere' (to enclose, keep off). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially relating to religious observance or military drill before broadening to physical activity and practice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Exercise" is said worldwide
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exercice
Transliteration: ɛɡ.zɛʁ.sis
"Faire de l'exercice est bon pour la santé."
Übung
Transliteration: ˈyːbʊŋ
"Regelmäßige Bewegung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit."
esercizio
Transliteration: e.zerˈt͡si.t͡sjo
"Fare esercizio fisico aiuta a rimanere in forma."
ejercicio
Transliteration: e.xeɾˈsi.sjo
"El ejercicio diario es muy beneficioso."
exercício
Transliteration: e.zeɾˈsi.su
"Fazer exercício físico melhora o humor."
व्यायाम
Transliteration: vyāyām
"नियमित व्यायाम स्वास्थ्य के लिए अच्छा है।"
锻炼
Transliteration: duànliàn
"每天锻炼对身体很有好处。"
운동
Transliteration: undong
"규칙적인 운동은 건강에 좋습니다."
運動
Transliteration: undō
"毎朝運動をするようにしています。"
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