Definition

A health condition where a person has an excessive amount of body fat, which can lead to various health problems.

Example

Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Conversation

Have you noticed how obesity is becoming more common these days?

Yeah, it really worries me, especially for kids.

I read that it can lead to serious health issues later in life.

Absolutely, we need to encourage healthier habits to combat obesity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Obesity → It is formed from "obesus" (from Latin, meaning fat or plump) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "obesity" refers to the condition of being excessively fat or overweight.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for fat, 'obesus', to remember that 'obesity' means the state of being very fat.

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