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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFitness
/ˈfɪt.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, often achieved through proper nutrition and exercise.
"Regular cardiovascular training and strength exercises are essential for maintaining overall physical fitness." - 2
The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or task.
"The committee evaluated the candidate's fitness for the leadership position."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'fit' (meaning suitable or well-adjusted), combined with the Old English nominal suffix '-nes' indicating state or condition. Originally denoting the quality of being suitable, the term evolved in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries to specifically describe bodily health, physical conditioning, and athletic preparedness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fitness" is said worldwide
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forme physique
Transliteration: form fízik
"Il fait beaucoup de sport pour maintenir sa forme physique."
Fitness
Transliteration: fɪtnɛs
"Regelmäßiges Training verbessert die allgemeine Fitness."
forma fisica
Transliteration: forma fìzika
"Mantenersi in buona forma fisica richiede impegno costante."
condición física
Transliteration: kondiˈsjon ˈfisika
"El ejercicio regular es fundamental para una buena condición física."
aptidão física
Transliteration: aptiˈdɐ̃w ˈfizikɐ
"A prática de esportes melhora a aptidão física."
स्वास्थ्य और तंदुरुस्ती
Transliteration: swasthya aur tandurusti
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"अच्छे स्वास्थ्य और तंदुरुस्ती के लिए व्यायाम जरूरी है।"
健身
Transliteration: jiànshēn
Script: 中文汉字
"保持良好的健身习惯对健康很重要。"
체력
Transliteration: cheryeok
Script: 한국어 한글
"규칙적인 운동은 체력을 향상시킨다."
フィットネス
Transliteration: fittonesu
Script: 日本語
"毎日のフィットネスが健康維持に役立ちます。"
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