Corpulence: meaning, definitions and examples

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corpulence

 

[ หˆkษ”หp.jษ™.lษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in medical context

The state of being excessively fat; obesity.

Synonyms

fatness, obesity, overweight.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • He carried his corpulence with an air of dignity that commanded respect
obesity

A medical term used in healthcare settings to describe a condition where a person has excessive body fat, often associated with health issues.

  • Doctors are particularly concerned about the rise in childhood obesity
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.

  • She is slightly overweight but maintains an active lifestyle
fatness

Commonly used in everyday speech but can have a negative or pejorative tone. Usually describes someone who is noticeably overweight.

  • His fatness made it difficult for him to participate in physical activities

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corpulรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคพเคชเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Korpulenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegemukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะณั€ัะดะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otyล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚ฅๆบ€ (himan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corpulence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corpulencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸmanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋งŒ (biman)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ู†ุฉ (saman)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korpulence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ korpulencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฅ่ƒ– (fรฉipร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ korpulenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพyngdaraukning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะผั–ะทะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒกแƒฃแƒฅแƒœแƒ” (simsukne)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korpulensiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.