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muscular-built

|mus-cu-lar-built|

B2

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/ˈmʌskjələr bɪlt/

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/ˈmʌskjʊlə bɪlt/

well-developed muscles

Etymology
Etymology Information

'muscular-built' originates from the English word 'muscular,' which comes from the Latin word 'musculus,' meaning 'little mouse,' referring to the shape of muscles.

Historical Evolution

'musculus' transformed into the Old French word 'muscle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'muscular.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the shape of muscles resembling a mouse, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having well-developed muscles.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a physique characterized by well-developed muscles.

He is known for his muscular-built physique.

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Last updated: 2025/03/09 09:26