aerobic

 
Pronunciation: /ɛːˈrəʊbɪk/

adjective

Biology
  • relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen: simple aerobic bacteria
  • relating to or denoting exercise taken to improve the efficiency of the body’s cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen: running is an aerobic activity while weightlifting is not

Derivatives

aerobically

adverb

Origin:

late 19th century: from aero- + Greek bios 'life' + -ic