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fitness

Syllabification: (fit·ness)
Pronunciation: /ˈfitnis/
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Definition of fitness

noun

  • the condition of being physically fit and healthy:disease and lack of fitness are closely related [as modifier]:a fitness test
  • the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task:he had a year in which to establish his fitness for the office
  • Biology 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

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