body image

bod·y im·age

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bod-ee im-ij]
- /ˈbɒd i ˈɪm ɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bod-ee im-ij]
- /ˈbɒd i ˈɪm ɪdʒ/

Definitions of body image words

noun body image an individual's concept of his or her own body 3
noun body image an intellectual or idealized image of what one's body is or should be like that is sometimes misconceived in such mental disorders as anorexia nervosa. 1
noun body image The subjective inner picture of one's outward physical appearance. 0

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Origin of body image

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Body image

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body image popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

body image usage trend in Literature

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