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bodybuilding

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate UK //bˈɒdɪbˌɪldɪŋ// body·build·ing Archaic

n. the activity of doing special exercises and eating specific foods to make your muscles grow very large. People often do this to compete in shows where they show off their bodies.

n. the practice of intensive muscle hypertrophy through a combination of resistance training, specific caloric intake, and rest. Often pursued as a competitive sport where physique is judged on symmetry, mass, and definition.


SIMPLE

He spends two hours at the gym every day for bodybuilding.

CONTEXTUAL

Professional bodybuilding requires a strict diet and a rigorous weightlifting schedule to achieve maximum muscle definition before a competition.

COMPLEX

While many view bodybuilding solely as a pursuit of vanity, practitioners argue it demands extreme mental discipline and a sophisticated understanding of human physiology and nutrition.

Origin

From body + building.

Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the sport or activity; can also function as a gerund.

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