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   fitness

   /ˈfɪtnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the condition of being physically fit and healthy: "disease and lack of fitness are closely related" Similar healthstrengthrobustnesssturdinesshardinessvigourlustinessstalwartnessathleticismtoughnessruggednessphysical fitnessmuscularitytonegood healthgood conditiongood shapewell-beingstate of healthconditionshapetrimfettleinformal:huskinessnickOpposite unfitness
   • ▪ 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"
   • 2. the quality of being suitable to fulfil a particular role or task: "the medical board assessed his fitness for active service" Similar suitabilitycapabilitycompetencecompetencyproficiencyabilityaptitudereadinesspreparednessqualificationeligibilityworthinessappropriatenessappropriacyadequacyOpposite unfitnessunsuitability

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