Word
anabolic
Phoneticsan·abol·ic
US/ˌænəˈbɑɫɪk/
UK/ˌænɐbˈɒlɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to the process in your body that builds up tissues and stores energy. It is the opposite of catabolic, which breaks things down.
adj. relating to the metabolic processes that build up complex molecules from simpler ones, typically involving the storage of energy. Often contrasted with catabolic processes.
Examples
“The body uses anabolic processes to build muscle after a workout.”
“During the night, the body shifts into an anabolic state to repair damaged tissues and synthesize new proteins.”
“The athlete's regimen includes specific supplements designed to enhance anabolic activity, ensuring that the muscles recover more efficiently from the intense physical stress of daily training.”
Examples
simple
“The body uses anabolic processes to build muscle after a workout.”
contextual
“During the night, the body shifts into an anabolic state to repair damaged tissues and synthesize new proteins.”
complex
“The athlete's regimen includes specific supplements designed to enhance anabolic activity, ensuring that the muscles recover more efficiently from the intense physical stress of daily training.”
Real-World Examples
“Bodybuilders discovered them, traded notes over online forums and began stacking unapproved peptides with anabolic steroids.” “He tested positive for anabolic steroid stanozolol and was given a ban by the UK Anti-Doping Agency.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”) + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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