fitness

[ fit-nis ]

noun

1. health.
2. capability of the body of distributing inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort.
3. Also called Dar·win·i·an fit·ness [dahr-, win, -ee-, uh, n]. Biology.
   1. the genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation's gene pool relative to the average for the population, usually measured by the number of offspring or close kin that survive to reproductive age.
   2. the ability of a population to maintain or increase its numbers in succeeding generations.

fitness

/ ˈfɪtnɪs /

noun

1. the state of being fit
2. biology
   1. the degree of adaptation of an organism to its environment, determined by its genetic constitution
   2. the ability of an organism to produce viable offspring capable of surviving to the next generation

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitness¹

First recorded in 1570–80; fit ¹ + -ness

Example Sentences

Wearable technology — smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and the like — monitors body-centric data such as your heart rate, steps taken and calories burned, and may record where you go along the way.

From Los Angeles Times

There was also a bit of fitness news - and a definite subtle message to try to suggest issues from Erik ten Hag's tenure are now being addressed.

From BBC

Even if they lose, it has been a credible run given they were the second lowest-ranked team and the uncertainty over Raducanu's fitness.

From BBC

The panel concluded Mrs Warmington’s fitness to practice was impaired, she had committed misconduct, and her actions had put patients at an "unwanted risk of harm".

From BBC

Whether it is fitness, lack of tactical finesse or a shortage of bench strength, the fade is real.

From BBC

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