weight-loss
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/ˈweɪtˌlɔs/
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/ˈweɪtˌlɒs/
reducing body weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weight-loss' originates from the combination of 'weight' and 'loss', where 'weight' refers to the heaviness of a person or object, and 'loss' refers to the act of losing something.
Historical Evolution
'weight-loss' has been used in modern English to describe the process of reducing body weight.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of losing weight', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45