Fitness: meaning, definitions and examples

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fitness

 

[ หˆfษชtnษ™s ]

Context #1 | Noun

physical health

Fitness is the condition of being physically healthy and strong.

Synonyms

health, strength, wellness

Examples of usage

  • Regular exercise is important for maintaining fitness.
  • She has been working hard to improve her fitness levels.
Context #2 | Noun

physical activity

Fitness can also refer to the quality of being suitable to perform a particular physical activity.

Synonyms

capability, competence, suitability

Examples of usage

  • His flexibility and agility contribute to his fitness for gymnastics.
  • The athlete's overall fitness is impressive.
Context #3 | Noun

gym or exercise class

Fitness is also a term commonly used to describe the industry and facilities related to physical exercise and training.

Synonyms

exercise, gym, training

Examples of usage

  • She signed up for a fitness class at the local gym.
  • The fitness center offers a variety of workout options.

Translations

Translations of the word "fitness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aptidรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคŸเคจเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fitness

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebugaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ั‚ะฝะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kondycja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒƒใƒˆใƒใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท forme physique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aptitud fรญsica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fitness

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํŠธ๋‹ˆ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠุงู‚ุฉ ุจุฏู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kondice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kondรญcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ่บซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kondicija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญkamlegt รกstand

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธั‚ะฝะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒขแƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fitness

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aptitud fรญsica

Etymology

The word 'fitness' originated from the Old French word 'fetise', meaning 'artifice, skill, fitness'. It later evolved to refer to physical health and strength in the 16th century. Today, 'fitness' encompasses a wide range of meanings, from personal health to suitability for specific activities.

See also: fit, fitter, fitting, fittingly, fittingness, misfit, outfitting, unfit, unfitness, unfitting.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,349 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.