Definition

The condition of having a lot of body fat or being overweight.

Example

The doctor advised her to maintain a healthy weight to avoid the risks associated with fatness.

Conversation

I've been reading a lot about health lately.

Oh really? What have you found interesting?

Well, they say that fatness can affect your overall health in many ways.

That's true, but it's also important to focus on being healthy rather than just weight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fatness → It is formed from "fat" (from Old English *fǣtt*, meaning having a large amount of body fat) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "fatness" refers to the state of being fat or having excess body fat.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fat' which describes having a lot of body fat, and '-ness' indicates a state or quality. So, fatness is the state of being fat.

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