corpulency

noun

ˈkȯr-pyə-lən(t)-sē How to pronounce corpulency (audio)
Definition of corpulencynext
as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat her corpulency is such that she requires two seats on public conveyances

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  1. obesity
  2. weight
Noun
  • Likewise, depression, obesity, Alzheimer’s, heart disease—all are wildly different diseases, yet all are influenced by diet.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The results suggest that women may experience slightly more weight loss on CagriSema than a broader population of both men and women with obesity saw in the Phase 3 trial.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of obesity
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  • Higher energy density could allow automakers to achieve longer driving ranges without increasing battery size or weight.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Flight imposes strict weight limits, so birds pack enormous numbers of very small neurons into very small brains.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of weight
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“Corpulency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corpulency. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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