bodybuilding
|bod-y-build-ing|
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/ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/
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/ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/
muscle development
Etymology
'bodybuilding' originates from English, combining 'body' and 'building', where 'body' refers to the physical structure and 'building' refers to the act of constructing or developing.
'bodybuilding' evolved from the concept of 'body development' in the early 20th century, eventually becoming the modern term 'bodybuilding'.
Initially, it meant 'developing the body', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'muscle strengthening and enlargement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of strengthening and enlarging the muscles of the body through exercise.
He has been into bodybuilding for over 10 years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45