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   Fit·ness

   /ˈfitnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the condition of being physically fit and healthy: "disease and lack of fitness are closely related" Similar healthstrengthrobustnesssturdinesshardinessvigorlustinessstalwartnessathleticismtoughnessruggednessphysical fitnessmuscularitytonegood healthgood conditiongood shapewell-beingstate of healthconditionshapetrimfettleinformal:huskinessnickOpposite unfitness
   • ▪ the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task: "he had a year in which to establish his fitness for the office" Similar suitabilitycapabilitycompetencecompetencyproficiencyabilityaptitudereadinesspreparednessqualificationeligibilityworthinessappropriatenessappropriacyadequacyOpposite unfitnessunsuitability
   • ▪ an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment: "if sharp teeth increase fitness, then genes causing teeth to be sharp will increase in frequency"

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