Fitness Meaning
/ˈfɪt.nəs/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.
nounThe cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique.
Sentence Examples
You can apply for a physical fitness test regardless of your age.
The physical fitness courses are required for everyone.
A magazine on health and fitness
CEFR Practice Quiz
He maintained excellent physical ____ by running daily and eating healthy meals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical ____ and overall well-being throughout your entire life.
Word Origin & History
From fit + -ness. First attested in the 16th century, with the physical sense from 1935.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Having introduced my two characters separately, let me present them together. Why not? He, young, wealthy, honorable; she also young, also intelligent — why not bring them together? There is an eternal fitness in all things, and nothing more so than in the case of man and woman."
— 1861, E. J. Guerin, Mountain Charley, page 5:
"That's chiefly why they're coming; I want you to meet them here and then tell me frankly what you think of their fitness for whatever we decide on doing."
— 1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:
"Carroll has been edging slowly towards full fitness after his expensive arrival from Newcastle United and his partnership with £23m Luis Suarez showed rich promise as Liverpool controlled affairs from start to finish."
— 2011 April 11, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 3 - 0 Man City”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He maintained excellent physical ____ by running daily and eating healthy meals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical ____ and overall well-being throughout your entire life.