fitness
gb/fˈɪtnəs/ us/fˈɪtnəs/
A2
English
~ 1500
erőnlét, fittség, kondíció, alkalmasság, biológiai rátermettség, evolúciós fitnesz
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s fitness
Regular exercise can greatly improve your fitness.
A rendszeres testmozgás nagyban javíthatja az erőnlétedet.
Her fitness level has increased since she started running every morning.
Javult az erőnléti szintje, amióta minden reggel futni kezdett.
The coach tested the players' fitness before the season began.
Maintaining fitness is important for preventing health problems.
He joined a gym to work on his fitness.
Learner examples
I go to the gym to improve my fitness.
Azért járok edzőterembe, hogy javítsam az erőnlétemet.
Good fitness helps you feel strong.
A jó erőnlét segít abban, hogy erősnek érezd magad.
Running is good for your fitness.
She works hard to keep her fitness high.
My fitness is better now than last year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fitness' with 'fitting' (meaning suitable). 'Fitness' refers to health and strength, not suitability.
Meaning
physical health and strength
Collocations
physical fitness
|improve fitness
|maintain fitness
|fitness level
|fitness program
Synonyms
health (A broader term that includes mental and emotional well-being, not just physical condition.)
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wellness (Often used to emphasize overall lifestyle and balance, not just physical ability.)
Antonyms
illness (Refers to a state of poor health or disease, the opposite of good physical condition.)
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unfitness (Lack of physical health or capability for physical activity.)
Themes
health
|sports
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
When your body is healthy, strong, and able to do exercise or daily activities well.
The state of being in good health and having the physical strength and endurance to perform daily activities effectively.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
alkalmasság
B2
Usage pattern:
fitness for [something]
The committee will assess his fitness for the position.
A bizottság értékelni fogja a pozícióra való alkalmasságát.
Her fitness to practice medicine was questioned after the incident.
Az eset után megkérdőjelezték az orvosi hivatás gyakorlására való alkalmasságát.
The judge considered the defendant's mental fitness to stand trial.
Physical tests will determine your fitness for military service.
Learner examples
They will check her fitness for the job.
Ellenőrizni fogják a munkára való alkalmasságát.
He has the fitness to be a teacher.
Megvan benne az alkalmasság ahhoz, hogy tanár legyen.
The doctor looked at my fitness to work.
We test the machines for their fitness.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical health; here it refers to being suitable, not just healthy.
Meaning
suitability for a purpose
Collocations
fitness for duty
|fitness to practice
|determine fitness
|mental fitness
Synonyms
suitability (Neutral term for being appropriate for something.)
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eligibility (Focuses more on meeting formal requirements.)
Antonyms
unsuitability (The state of not being right or appropriate for something.)
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ineligibility (Failure to meet the requirements for a role or purpose.)
Themes
work
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being right or good for a certain job, use, or situation.
The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a specific purpose, role, or condition.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Natural selection favors traits that increase an organism's fitness.
A természetes szelekció azoknak a tulajdonságoknak kedvez, amelyek növelik egy szervezet biológiai rátermettségét.
The bird's bright feathers may reduce its fitness by attracting predators.
A madár élénk tollazata csökkentheti a biológiai rátermettségét, mert odavonzza a ragadozókat.
Fitness in evolutionary terms is about reproductive success.
Scientists measure relative fitness among competing species.
Learner examples
Fitness in nature means living well and having babies.
A természetben a biológiai rátermettség azt jelenti, hogy egy élőlény sikeresen túlél és utódokat hoz létre.
Some animals have high fitness in their home area.
Egyes állatoknak nagy a biológiai rátermettségük a saját élőhelyükön.
In biology, fitness is about survival and reproduction.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physical exercise; in biology it has a different meaning focused on survival and reproduction.
Meaning
biological survival ability
Collocations
evolutionary fitness
|relative fitness
|Darwinian fitness
Synonyms
adaptiveness (Emphasizes adjustment to environmental conditions.)
Antonyms
maladaptation (Poor adjustment to the environment, reducing survival chances.)
Themes
science
|biology
|nature
Definition
In biology, how well an animal or plant can live and have babies in its home environment.
In biology, the capacity of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment, influencing the passing on of its genes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fitness
IPA
GB/fˈɪtnəs/
US/fˈɪtnəs/
Syllables & stress
fit - ness (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: fitness
- Plural: fitness, fitnesses
Word family
Expressions
fitness center
1/fˈɪtnəs sˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
place for physical exercise
A building or room with equipment people use to get fit and healthy.
Examples
- I go to the fitness center three times a week.
- The hotel has a small fitness center for guests.
level of fitness
1/lˈɛvəl əv fˈɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
measurement of physical condition
How healthy and strong someone is compared to others or before.
Examples
- His level of fitness has improved since last year.
- They measured the athletes' level of fitness before the race.
fitness tracker
1/fˈɪtnəs tɹˈækɚ/
fixed phrase
device to track activity and health
A small device you wear to record your steps, heart rate, and other health information.
Examples
- She bought a new fitness tracker to monitor her workouts.
- My fitness tracker buzzes every hour to remind me to move.
- My fitness tracker tells me how many steps I take each day.
- She bought a new fitness tracker to help her train for the marathon.