fitness

noun
fit·​ness | \ ˈfit-nəs How to pronounce fitness (audio) \

Definition of fitness

1 : the quality or state of being fit
2 : the capacity of an organism to survive and transmit its genotype to reproductive offspring as compared to competing organisms also : the contribution of an allele or genotype to the gene pool of subsequent generations as compared to that of other alleles or genotypes

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Examples of fitness in a Sentence

a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral.

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The lofts bill themselves as luxury living with a host of amenities, such as a fitness center, gas fireplaces in each unit, and views of Public Square and Euclid Avenue. Jordyn Grzelewski, cleveland.com, "W.T. Grant Lofts in downtown Cleveland sell for $9.9 million," 15 Aug. 2019 The North Armory also will include 12,000 square feet of ground floor retail space, which will likely include a fitness center, Dooley said. Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, "After delay, 48 new apartments at former Colt factory will bring total to 177 units at historic Hartford manufacturing complex," 13 Aug. 2019 Adrian Cottman works out in the Circa's fitness center. Los Angeles Times, "Los Angeles apartment owners race to add luxury amenities," 11 Aug. 2019 These include a resort-style pool with water feature, private cabanas, an outdoor kitchen, excellent fitness center, overnight guest suites, and catering kitchen. Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Condo Life: Behind the scenes with Pelican Builders," 11 Aug. 2019 Advertised amenities include flexible workspaces, a rooftop event space, concierge services, a fitness center and access to public transit. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "Tech company to leave St. Paul and North Loop for downtown Minneapolis after 51 years," 9 Aug. 2019 Many neighborhoods with homeowner associations come with community amenities, such as pools, tennis courts, playgrounds or fitness centers that members in good standing can use, possibly saving them money on gym memberships and the like. Janna Herron, USA TODAY, "Buying a home? There's a good chance you'll deal with HOAs, so here's what you should know," 6 Aug. 2019 Three people who were shot were employees of the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, a nutrition and fitness center in Dayton, including Mr. Cumer, who was killed, the center said in a statement. Farah Stockman, New York Times, "Gunman’s Own Sister Was Among Dayton Shooting Victims," 4 Aug. 2019 Optima’s design includes a roof deck with a pool and spa, 129 bike parking spaces, a fitness center, basketball courts, dog park and other outdoor areas, according to details on Tunney’s website. Ryan Ori, chicagotribune.com, "Treasure Island redevelopment plan encounters pushback from Lakeview neighbors," 2 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of fitness

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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fitness

noun
fit·​ness | \ ˈfit-nəs How to pronounce fitness (audio) \

Medical Definition of fitness

: the capacity of an organism to survive and transmit its genotype to reproductively fertile offspring as compared to competing organisms also : the contribution of an allele or genotype to the gene pool of subsequent generations as compared to that of other alleles or genotypes

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