fitness

noun fit·ness \ ˈfit-nəs \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

1 : the quality or state of being fit

2 : the capacity of an organism to survive and transmit its genotype to reproductive offspring as compared to competing organisms; also : the contribution of an allele or genotype to the gene pool of subsequent generations as compared to that of other alleles or genotypes

Examples of fitness in a Sentence

a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children
I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral.

Recent Examples of fitness from the Web

Campuses throughout the district donated baskets for the event's silent auction and themes include summer fun, outdoor barbeque, fitness, nutrition, all things baby, and spa day.

— vagney bradley, Houston Chronicle, "Klein ISD ready to host annual health fair," 3 Apr. 2018
But the danger, of course, lies in the loss of fitness, hard skills, or confidence.

— cassidy randall, Outside Online, "When to Have Kids When You Work in the Mountains?," 3 Apr. 2018
Fun-n-Fitness is an invigorating class that helps to improve stamina, strength, muscle tone, and cardiovascular fitness.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Wethersfield Edition," 3 Apr. 2018
Finalists will be tested on dance, fitness, football knowledge and interview skills.

— jenny green, Indianapolis Star, "How to be an Indianapolis Colts cheerleader," 3 Apr. 2018
While some boot camp workouts emphasize cardio and aerobic fitness, others focus on strength training or weight loss.

— markham heid, Time, "The Scientific Reason Boot Camp Workouts Are So Good For You," 2 Apr. 2018
Products and services including fashion, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, education, more.

— michelle jenkins, idahostatesman, "April showers us with fresh produce, jazz and laughs | Idaho Statesman," 31 Mar. 2018
To get musicians back to peak performance, Dr. Due and Ms. Collins focus on total body exercise and fitness, basic healthy habits and instrument-specific treatment.

— orthocincy, Cincinnati.com, "Musicians - and their injuries - heard by Dr. Due," 26 Mar. 2018
The military’s fitness, health, and other standards, as well as disabilities, chronic illnesses and other disqualifiers would also keep large portions of the general public from serving in uniform and later entering politics.

— joshua stewart, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Congressional candidate Josh Butner, a Navy vet, says prior service should be required to run for office," 19 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of fitness

1580

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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fitness

noun fit·ness \ ˈfit-nəs \

: the capacity of an organism to survive and transmit its genotype to reproductively fertile offspring as compared to competing organisms; also : the contribution of an allele or genotype to the gene pool of subsequent generations as compared to that of other alleles or genotypes