physique
noun/fɪˈziːk/
/fɪˈziːk/
[countable, uncountable]- the size and shape of a person’s body synonym build
- He has the physique of a rugby player.
- a powerful physique
- She doesn’t have the physique to be a dancer.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- ideal
- impressive
- …
- physique for
Word Originearly 19th cent.: from French, literally ‘physical’ (used as a noun).Definitions on the go
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