physique

[ fi-zeek ]

noun

1. physical or bodily structure, appearance, or development:

   the physique of an athlete.

physique

/ fɪˈziːk /

noun

1. the general appearance of the body with regard to size, shape, muscular development, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of physique¹

1820–30; < French < Latin physicus. See physic

Word History and Origins

Origin of physique¹

C19: via French, from physique (adj) natural, from Latin physicus physical

Example Sentences

His physique is optimum and his levels of professionalism are obsessive.

From BBC

Maybe they were just happy to have completed what Foster called “the most demanding winter that I’ve been part of here at UCLA,” which resulted in a legion of transformed physiques.

From Los Angeles Times

"I want to be balanced and fair about it but it's hard not to look at his physique and think 'good grief'."

From BBC

The change of position demanded a change in physique.

From BBC

He has maintained a slim physique after losing 80 pounds in 2010 and also quitting alcohol.

From Los Angeles Times

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