physique
pronunciation
How to pronounce physique in British English:
UK [fɪˈzi:k]
How to pronounce physique in American English:
US [fɪˈzik]
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- Noun:
- constitution of the human body
- alternative names for the body of a human being
Word Origin
- physique (n.)
- 1826, from French physique, noun use of physique (adj.) "physical," from Latin physicus "natural, physics," from Greek physikos, from physis "nature" (see physic).
Example
- 1. Mr obama has been teased by political opponents in the past about his physique .
- 2. It shows a true fan , ample physique on display , singing away to his heart 's content .
- 3. A week ago , mr obama talked about his physique as he hit back at critics in a speech in miami .
- 4. Karel complimented me on my rapidly improving physique , and I discovered that my newfound core strength paid off in other ( ahem ) areas of our life .
- 5. Biggest change in physique after following this method for 2 months .