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muscularity

mus·cu·lar
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muhs-kyuh-ler]
    • /ˈmʌs kyə lər/
    • /ˌmʌ.skjʊ.ˈlæ.rɪ.tɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhs-kyuh-ler]
    • /ˈmʌs kyə lər/

Definitions of muscularity word

  • adjective muscularity of or relating to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain. 1
  • adjective muscularity dependent on or affected by the muscles: muscular strength. 1
  • adjective muscularity having well-developed muscles; brawny. 1
  • adjective muscularity vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power: a muscular response to terrorism. 1
  • adjective muscularity broad and energetic, especially with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking: a muscular style. 1
  • adjective muscularity reflected in physical activity and work: a muscular religion. 1

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Origin of muscularity

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin mūscul(us) muscle + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Muscularity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

muscularity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% 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.

muscularity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for muscularity

noun muscularity

  • vigor — active strength or force.
  • moxie — vigor; verve; pep.
  • meat — the flesh of animals as used for food.
  • power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
  • flesh — the soft substance of a human or other animal body, consisting of muscle and fat.

Antonyms for muscularity

noun muscularity

  • idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
  • inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
  • lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
  • weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
  • inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.

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