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fitness

[ fit-nis ]

noun

  1. capability of the body of distributing inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort.
  2. Also called Dar·win·i·an fit·ness [dahr-, win, -ee-, uh, n]. Biology.
    1. the genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation's gene pool relative to the average for the population, usually measured by the number of offspring or close kin that survive to reproductive age.
    2. the ability of a population to maintain or increase its numbers in succeeding generations.


fitness

/ ˈ´Úɪ³Ù²Ôɪ²õ /

noun

  1. the state of being fit
  2. biology
    1. the degree of adaptation of an organism to its environment, determined by its genetic constitution
    2. the ability of an organism to produce viable offspring capable of surviving to the next generation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of fitness1

First recorded in 1570–80; fit 1 + -ness
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Another factor in that slow start may have been the fitness of midfielder Adam Wharton.

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In my mind’s eye, I envisioned a financially and emotionally secure, 60-something professional with interests in the arts, fitness and travel.

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That's important to Aneila who says she wants to show "you can wear a hijab, be involved in fitness and still pursue your dreams".

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New head coach Charlotte Edwards will make England players "accountable" for their fitness following criticism during a dismal winter.

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Raducanu has been hampered by a series of fitness issues over recent seasons, while she recently took time off after being targeted by a stalker at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February.

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