fitness

Etymology

From fit + -ness, 16th century, physical sense from 1935.

noun

  1. The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.
  2. The cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique.
    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. April 11, 2011, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 3 - 0 Man City”, in BBC Sport
  3. (evolutionary theory) An organism's or species' degree of success in finding a mate and producing offspring.
  4. (UK, slang) The condition of being attractive, fanciable or beautiful.

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