Definition

The state of being overweight or having an excessive amount of body fat.

Example

His corpulency made it difficult for him to participate in physical activities.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how corpulency affects our health?

Yeah, it's definitely something to consider, especially with our lifestyles.

Right? I read that it can lead to various health issues over time.

Absolutely, staying active is key to managing our weight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corpulency is formed from "corpus" (from Latin, meaning body) and the suffix "-lency" (derived from the Latin "lentia", meaning fullness or state of being). The word refers to the state of having a large body or being overweight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'corpus' meaning body, and '-lency' indicating a state of being — this helps you remember that corpulency refers to the state of having a large body.

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