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DictionaryphysiqueBody build
noun

physique

fih-ZEEK/fɪˈziːk/

The shape and build of a person's body.

Fitted sportswear clearly shows the athlete's physique.

Full-length adult athlete stands naturally in modest fitted sports clothing, healthy body shape and build clearly visible.
Etymology
physGreeknature
+iqueGreekrelating to

The formation meant relating to nature, leading to the adjective 'physical.' Its use as a noun named physical structure or organization, especially the shape and build of a human body.

In context

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athletes display their physique in various poses
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More examples

  • Regular swimming helps her maintain a lean physique.
  • The brothers have similar faces but very different physiques.
  • The tailor adjusts the jacket to fit his slender physique.

Forms

physique · physiques

Similar words

build
An everyday term emphasizing body size and proportions.
figure
Emphasizes the body's outline rather than its muscular development.