Physique: meaning, definitions and examples
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physique
[ fɪˈziːk ]
body type
The form, size, and development of a person's body; structure or shape of the body.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His muscular physique made him a natural candidate for the bodybuilding competition.
- She admired the graceful physique of the ballerina.
- The swimmer's sleek physique helped him glide effortlessly through the water.
physical appearance
The physical appearance of a person's body, especially with regard to the degree of development of the muscles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She worked hard to maintain her toned physique.
- His physique was admired by many for its athletic build.
Translations
Translations of the word "physique" in other languages:
🇵🇹 físico
🇮🇳 शारीरिक संरचना
🇩🇪 Körperbau
🇮🇩 fisik
🇺🇦 фізика
🇵🇱 budowa ciała
🇯🇵 体格
🇫🇷 physique
🇪🇸 físico
🇹🇷 fizik
🇰🇷 체격
🇸🇦 البنية الجسدية
🇨🇿 fyzická stavba
🇸🇰 fyzická konštitúcia
🇨🇳 体格
🇸🇮 fizična konstitucija
🇮🇸 líkamsgerð
🇰🇿 физикалық құрылым
🇬🇪 ფიზიკური კონსტიტუცია
🇦🇿 fiziki quruluş
🇲🇽 físico
Word origin
The word 'physique' originated in the early 19th century from French physique, from Latin physica (sc. scīentia) 'natural science', feminine of physicus 'relating to nature'. It has been used in English to refer to the form and structure of the human body, particularly in terms of muscular development and physical appearance.