physique
[ fi-zeek ]
/ fɪˈzik /
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noun
physical or bodily structure, appearance, or development: the physique of an athlete.
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Origin of physique
1820–30; <French <Latin physicus.See physic
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH physique
physic, physiqueWords nearby physique
physiology, physiometry, physiopathology, physiotherapy, physiotype, physique, physis, physo-, physocele, physoclistous, physogastric
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British Dictionary definitions for physique
physique
/ (fɪˈziːk) /
noun
the general appearance of the body with regard to size, shape, muscular development, etc
Word Origin for physique
C19: via French, from physique (adj) natural, from Latin physicus physical
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Medical definitions for physique
physique
[ fĭ-zēk′ ]
n.
The body considered with reference to its proportions, muscular development, and appearance.
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