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physique

American  
[fi-zeek] / fɪˈzik /

noun

  1. physical or bodily structure, appearance, or development.

    the physique of an athlete.
physique British  
/ fɪˈziːk /

noun

  1. the general appearance of the body with regard to size, shape, muscular development, etc

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Etymology

Origin of physique

1820–30; < French < Latin physicus. See physic

Example Sentences

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The lithe physique of the rubber man of tennis enabled him to chase down seemingly lost causes and he combined a brutally efficient game with a rock-solid defence.

From Barron's

And then he would trace Percy’s steps and physique to make sure he wouldn’t step on Stack or whatever.

From Los Angeles Times

James, which is not his real name, said he used a weight-loss jab to maintain his athletic physique.

From BBC

"I am genuinely worried for the young lads growing up and seeing these unrealistic physiques on Instagram," Whaite said in the tearful video.

From BBC

Since his arrival last month, Bovino, with his muscular physique and spiked hair, is dominating TV news and social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

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