physique
Physique (noun) means the shape and build of a person's body, especially in terms of muscle and fitness. Example: “Years of training gave him an athletic physique.”
noun
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The shape and build of a person's body, especially in terms of muscle and fitness.
"Years of training gave him an athletic physique."
"She admired the dancer's lean physique."
How to use physique
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow someone's body looks in terms of build and muscle.
Common pairings
muscular physique
athletic physique
build a physique
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Word forms
- Plural
- physiques
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Etymology
From French physique.
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What does “physique” mean?
The word “physique” means the shape and build of a person's body, especially in terms of muscle and fitness. In plain terms, how someone's body looks in terms of build and muscle.
How do you use “physique” in a sentence?
Here is “physique” used in a sentence: “Years of training gave him an athletic physique.”
What is another word for “physique”?
Words with a similar meaning to “physique” include anatomy, build, constitution, figure, frame and habitus.
What part of speech is “physique”?
“Physique” is a noun.
Where does the word “physique” come from?
The word “physique” comes from French.
Is “physique” a common word?
“Physique” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
