noun

obesity

uh-BEE-sih-tee

noun

The condition of carrying an unhealthy amount of body fat.

"Obesity is linked to a higher risk of diabetes."

"The government launched a campaign to tackle childhood obesity."

How to Use Obesity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing significantly overweight, as a medical condition.

Common pairings

childhood obesity obesity epidemic tackle obesity

obesities plural

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_____ is linked to a higher risk of diabetes.

From French obesite, from Latin obesitas, "fatness."

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