Aerobic: meaning, definitions and examples
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aerobic
[ eɪˈrəʊbɪk ]
exercise
relating to or denoting exercise that improves or is intended to improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Aerobic exercise includes activities such as running, swimming, and cycling.
- Regular aerobic activity can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
biology
an organism that requires oxygen to live.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Plants and animals are aerobic organisms.
- Aerobic bacteria are essential for the decomposition of organic matter.
Translations
Translations of the word "aerobic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aeróbico
🇮🇳 एरोबिक
🇩🇪 aerob
🇮🇩 aerobik
🇺🇦 аеробний
🇵🇱 aerobowy
🇯🇵 エアロビクス
🇫🇷 aérobique
🇪🇸 aeróbico
🇹🇷 aerobik
🇰🇷 에어로빅
🇸🇦 هوائي
🇨🇿 aerobní
🇸🇰 aeróbny
🇨🇳 有氧运动
🇸🇮 aeroben
🇮🇸 loftfirrtur
🇰🇿 аэробты
🇬🇪 აერობიკა
🇦🇿 aerobik
🇲🇽 aeróbico
Word origin
The term "aerobic" is derived from the Greek words "aero" meaning air and "bios" meaning life. It was first used in the context of exercise in the 1960s as scientists discovered the benefits of cardiovascular exercise. In biology, the term has been used to describe organisms that require oxygen for their survival since the 19th century.