fitness

pronunciation

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Noun:

the condition of being suitable
good physical condition; being in shape or in condition
fitness to traverse the seas
the quality of being qualified

Word Origin

fitness (n.): 1570s, "state or quality of being suitable," from fit (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "state of being physically fit" is from 1935.

Synonym

n.

pertinence relevance good relevancy correspondence compatibility expedience admissbility congruity

n.

heartiness bloom haleness rosiness vigor tone lustiness salubrity good well-being soundness health robustness shape condition

n.

ripeness readiness mellowness preparedness

n.

propriety appropriateness eligibility aptness suitability suitableness qualification aptitude competency applicability

Example

1. Enter with a friend of similar fitness and ability .

2. The difficulty is in assigning what darwin called ' fitness ' to a particular genetic feature .

3. The greater fitness variance among males creates greater pressure for men to compete with each other for mates .

4. The same is true for your mental fitness .

5. Small changes can add up to better fitness .

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