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noun fit·ness \ ˈfit-nəs \

Definition of fitness

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

But no conscientious member of the House of Representatives can at this stage fail to share McConnell's doubts about Trump's fundamental fitness for office.

— chicagotribune.com, "Congress needs to open a formal impeachment inquiry," 28 Aug. 2017
Poop is black... The color could signal some sort of internal bleeding high in your GI tract, says Charles Austin, health educator, fitness coach, and author of The Toilet Book.

— tehrene firman, Redbook, "12 Things Your Poop Says About Your Health," 15 Aug. 2017
The health fair will have several booths with fun fitness activities for kids, a bouncy house, smoothie bikes, free haircuts, and prizes including bicycles, basketballs and much more.

— Cincinnati.com, "HealthCare Connections celebrates National Health Center Week," 2 Aug. 2017
But, fear not, the Huawei Watch 2 is all about fitness.

— michael simon, PCWorld, "Best Android Wear watches of 2017," 28 July 2017
Make the right case for competition, fitness and performance, and minds can be changed.

— The Economist, "Arnie lends some muscle to the campaign against gerrymandering," 22 July 2017
Of last year’s profit, $225 million was returned to the defense department to help pay for quality-of-life programs on bases like child development and fitness centers.

— josh funk, The Seattle Times, "Honorably discharged veterans will soon get to shop tax-free," 20 July 2017
The former fitness center space is now part of an enlarged spa, whose updated footprint includes a dedicated space for nail services and additional treatment rooms.

— lori rackl, chicagotribune.com, "Get a first look at the 'new' Ritz-Carlton Chicago, $100 million later," 18 July 2017
Unlike many elite athletes, Federer had a long-term plan from an early age to preserve his body, paying close attention to fitness with the trainer Pierre Paganini.

— christopher clarey, New York Times, "Roger Federer Wins Record-Breaking Eighth Wimbledon Title," 16 July 2017

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First Known Use of fitness

1580

fitness Synonyms

Synonyms

health, healthiness, heartiness, robustness, sap, soundness, verdure, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness

Antonyms

illness, sickness, unhealthiness, unsoundness

Related Words

fettle, shape; cleanliness, hygiene; hardiness, lustiness, robustiousness, ruggedness, stamina, strength, toughness, vigor, vigorousness, vitality; bloom, flush, flushness; activeness, agility, liveliness, spryness; weal, welfare, well-being

Near Antonyms

debility, decrepitude, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, lameness, sickliness, weakness; ailment, condition, disease, disorder, malady, trouble

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noun fit·ness \ ˈfit-nəs \

medical Definition of fitness

: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

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