fitness
Translation
health, physical condition, suitability
Examples
I want to improve my fitness.
I want to improve my fitness.
He questioned her fitness for the role.
He questioned her fitness for the role.
Grammar Patterns
fitness ((for sth.)) the condition of being physically strong and healthy I want to improve my fitness.
fitness ((for sth. / to-inf)) the quality of being suitable for a role He questioned her fitness for the role.
Similar Words
Synonyms: health, well-being, suitability, aptitude
Etymology
From the adjective 'fit' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. It means 'the state of being fit'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or condition. Therefore, 'fitness' is the state of being 'fit'.