corpulence
|cor-pu-lence|
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🇺🇸
/ˈkɔːr.pjə.ləns/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɔː.pjʊ.ləns/
excessive body weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'corpulence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corpulenta,' where 'corpus' meant 'body.'
Historical Evolution
'corpulenta' transformed into the Old French word 'corpulence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'corpulence.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a large body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being excessively fat or overweight.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being excessively fat or overweight.
His corpulence made it difficult for him to find clothes that fit.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42