FITNESS Definition & Meaning

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fitness

[ fit-nis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

health.
capability of the body of distributing inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort.
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

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the state of being fit
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

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Origin of fitness¹

First recorded in 1570–80; fit ¹ + -ness

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It came after Hartley questioned the fitness levels of some of England's players following their early exit from the T20 World Cup last year.

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On the chance that he does, I have a bone to pick with him – less cosmic, but something that speaks volumes about his probity and fitness for office.

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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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