Aerobic Meaning
/ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjLiving or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
adjOf exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
Sentence Examples
Mary went to an aerobic dance class.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To improve her cardiovascular health, she started doing ____ exercise like running and swimming.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Running and swimming are great examples of ____ exercise for the heart.
Word Origin & History
From French aérobie, coined in 1863 by Louis Pasteur, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ic.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
To improve her cardiovascular health, she started doing ____ exercise like running and swimming.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Running and swimming are great examples of ____ exercise for the heart.