calorie-burning
|cal-o-rie-burn-ing|
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/ˈkæl.ə.ri ˈbɜːr.nɪŋ/
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/ˈkæl.ər.i ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/
energy expenditure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'calorie-burning' originates from the combination of 'calorie,' which comes from the French word 'calorie,' and 'burning,' derived from the Old English 'beornan,' meaning 'to burn.'
Historical Evolution
'calorie' was adopted into English from French in the 19th century, while 'burning' has been part of the English language since Old English times.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'burning' meant 'to be on fire,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'expending energy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to activities or exercises that result in the expenditure of calories.
Running is a great calorie-burning exercise.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 05:00