FITNESS

fitness, fittingness

(noun) the quality of being suitable; “they had to prove their fitness for the position”

fitness

(noun) the quality of being qualified

fitness, physical fitness

(noun) good physical condition; being in shape or in condition

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fitness (usually uncountable, plural fitnesses)

The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.

The cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique.

(evolutionary theory) An organism's or species' degree of success in finding a mate and producing offspring.

(UK, slang) The condition of being attractive, fanciable or beautiful.

Synonyms

• (cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique): beauty, health

• (condition of being suitable): strength, suitability, competence, capability

Antonyms

• unfitness

• (cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique): flab, sloth

• (ability to perform): weakness

Anagrams

• infests, stefins

Source: Wiktionary


Fit"ness, n.

Definition: The state or quality of being fit; as, the fitness of measures or laws; a person's fitness for office.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 May 2024

PRESTIGE

(noun) a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; “he wanted to achieve power and prestige”


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