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corpulency

/ˈkɔːr.pjə.lən.si/

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noun

/ˈkɔːr.pjə.lən.si/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или свойство чрезмерной полноты или избыточного веса, в настоящее время считающееся устаревшим термином.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being excessively fat or overweight, now considered an outdated term.

uncountable

  1. Excessive fatnessC1formal

    The state of being excessively overweight or obese.

    ruТучность

    • The doctor warned him about the health risks associated with corpulency.
    • Corpulency can lead to various medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
    • In the 19th century, corpulency was sometimes seen as a sign of wealth.

    Synonymsadipositybulkinesschubbinesscorpulencefatnessobesityplumpnessstoutness

    Antonymsleannessslendernessslimnessthinness