obesity
Translation
obesity
Examples
Obesity is a major health problem in many countries.
Obesity is a major health problem in many countries.
He is trying to fight his obesity with diet and exercise.
He is trying to fight his obesity with diet and exercise.
Grammar Patterns
((obesity)) ((as a noun)) the state of being very fat in an unhealthy way Obesity is a growing problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fatness, corpulence, overweight; Antonyms: thinness, slimness
Etymology
From French 'obésité', from Latin 'obesitas' (fatness), from 'obesus'. Related to the adjective 'obese'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'obese'. The '-ity' suffix often denotes a state or condition (e.g., gravity, acidity).