physique
[ fi-zeek ]
/ fɪˈzik /
noun
physical or bodily structure, appearance, or development: the physique of an athlete.
Origin of physique
1820–30; < French < Latin
physicus. See
physic
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH physique
physic physiqueWords nearby physique
physiology,
physiometry,
physiopathology,
physiotherapy,
physiotype,
physique,
physis,
physo-,
physocele,
physoclistous,
physogastric
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British Dictionary definitions for physique
physique
/ (fɪˈziːk) /
noun
the general appearance of the body with regard to size, shape, muscular development, etc
Word Origin for physique
C19: via French, from
physique (adj) natural, from Latin
physicus physical
Medical definitions for physique
physique
[ fĭ-zēk′ ]
n.
The body considered with reference to its proportions, muscular development, and appearance.