Muscularity: meaning, definitions and examples

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muscularity

 

[ หŒmสŒs.kjษ™หˆlรฆr.ษ™.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical strength

Muscularity refers to the quality of having well-developed muscles. It is commonly associated with physical fitness, bodybuilding, and aesthetic appearance. High muscularity can indicate strength and physical prowess, often sought after in sports and fitness communities. The level of muscularity can vary greatly among individuals based on genetic factors, training regimes, and nutrition.

Synonyms

bulk, muscle mass, physique

Examples of usage

  • His muscularity was evident after months of hard training.
  • She admired the muscularity of professional athletes.
  • Muscularity can impact oneโ€™s performance in various sports.

Translations

Translations of the word "muscularity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น muscularidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคถเฅ€เคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Muskulatur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ otot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒัะบัƒะปะฐั‚ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ muskulatura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ญ‹่‚‰่ณช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท muscularitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muscularidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kas yapฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทผ์œก์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุถู„ุงุชูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svalnatost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svalnatost

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚Œ่‚‰ๅ‘่พพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miลกiฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถรฐvastรฆrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปัˆั‹า›ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™zษ™lษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ muscularidad

Etymology

The term 'muscularity' derives from the Latin word 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', which is a diminutive of 'mus', translating to 'mouse'. This Latin term evolved to describe muscle due to the shape of muscles resembling that of a mouse. The English suffix '-ity', indicating a quality or condition, was added to create 'muscularity'. First recorded in the early 19th century, the word has since been used primarily in medical, fitness, and artistic contexts to discuss physical form and characteristics of the body. Over the years, muscularity has become a focus in fitness culture, influenced by societal ideals of strength and health, particularly in the context of bodybuilding and athletics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,723, 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.