muscular
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mus·cu·lar

adjective \ˈməs-kyə-lər\

Definition of MUSCULAR

1
a : of, relating to, or constituting muscle
b : of, relating to, or performed by the muscles
2
: having well-developed musculature
3
a : of or relating to physical strength : brawny
b : having strength of expression or character : vigorous <muscular prose>
c : characterized by forcefulness or resolve <muscular foreign policy>
d : full-bodied <muscular wines>
mus·cu·lar·i·ty \ˌməs-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun
mus·cu·lar·ly \ˈməs-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb

Examples of MUSCULAR

  1. He has a muscular physique.
  2. His legs are very muscular.

First Known Use of MUSCULAR

1678

mus·cu·lar

adjective \ˈməs-kyə-lər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MUSCULAR

1
a : of, relating to, or constituting muscle b : of, relating to, or performed by the muscles
2
: having well-developed musculature
mus·cu·lar·ly \ˈməs-kyə-lər-lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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