Corpulence: meaning, definitions and examples
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corpulence
[ หkษหp.jษ.lษns ]
in medical context
The state of being excessively fat; obesity.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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corpulence |
Typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who is large in a way that might be seen as elegant or distinguished.
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obesity |
A medical term used in healthcare settings to describe a condition where a person has excessive body fat, often associated with health issues.
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overweight |
A neutral term used in both everyday and medical contexts to describe someone who weighs more than what is generally considered healthy for their height.
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fatness |
Commonly used in everyday speech but can have a negative or pejorative tone. Usually describes someone who is noticeably overweight.
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Examples of usage
- She was concerned about her corpulence and decided to start a diet.
- His corpulence was affecting his health, so he began an exercise routine.
- The doctor warned him about the dangers of his corpulence.
- The man's corpulence made it difficult for him to move around easily.
- Corpulence is a common issue in today's society.
Translations
Translations of the word "corpulence" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corpulรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคพเคชเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Korpulenz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kegemukan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะณััะดะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ otyลoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฅๆบ (himan)
๐ซ๐ท corpulence
๐ช๐ธ corpulencia
๐น๐ท ลiลmanlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ง (biman)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูุฉ (saman)
๐จ๐ฟ korpulence
๐ธ๐ฐ korpulencia
๐จ๐ณ ่ฅ่ (fรฉipร ng)
๐ธ๐ฎ korpulenca
๐ฎ๐ธ รพyngdaraukning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะผัะทะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแกแฃแฅแแ (simsukne)
๐ฆ๐ฟ korpulensiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ corpulencia
Etymology
The word 'corpulence' originated from the Latin word 'corpus', meaning body. Over time, it evolved to refer to the state of being excessively fat or obese. The concept of corpulence has been a concern throughout history, with various cultures having different views on body weight and size. In modern times, the term is often used in medical and scientific contexts to describe obesity and its associated health risks.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,062, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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