fat

Meanings

• noun

  A nutrient that is an essential part of a healthy diet. It is consumed in the form of foods containing fat, such as meat, fish, nuts, seeds, oils, and dairy products.

  - "Fats are an important source of energy for the body."
  - "Avocados are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats."
  - "Try to limit your intake of saturated and trans fats."

• noun

  A state of excess body weight caused by having too much body fat.

  - "Obesity is a condition caused by having too much body fat."
  - "Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise is important for preventing obesity."
  - "Body mass index (BMI) is a common measure used to determine if someone has an excessive amount of body fat."

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Pronunciation

1. /fæt/
   
   
   
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2. /fæt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

lean , skinny , slender , slim , thin

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Synonyms

adipose tissue , lard , fatso , fatty , grease , lard , bountiful , prosperous , chubby , chunky , corpulent , lardy , obese , overweight , plump , porky , rotund , tubby , well-fed , thick , juicy , prominent , rocking , cool , excellent , fab , rad , super , wicked , foxy , hot , vat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fat
mate , hate , fate

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Variants

List of all variants of fat that leads to same result
fat , fatness , fatnesses , fatter , fattest , phat , fats , fatted , fatting , fatless , fat bodies , fat body , fat cat , fat cats , fat-cat , fat cell , fat cells , fat depot , fat depots , fat farm , fat farms , fat-shame , fat-shamed , fat-shames , fat-shaming , fat shamer , fat shamers , fat-shamer , fat-shamers

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Etymology

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Old English fætan, from fatan ‘to be or become fat’

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 30% to 35% of the average adult's daily energy intake should come from fats.

2. The human body contains enough fat to produce approximately 7,000 bars of soap!

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Related Concepts

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1. Lipids: A broad category of organic compounds that includes fats, oils, and waxes. Fats are a type of lipid.

2. Obesity: A chronic disease characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that may have negative health consequences.

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Culture

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In many cultures, fat has been associated with wealth, prosperity, and fertility. In literature, fat is often used as a symbol of excess or greed. In art, depictions of fat bodies have been used to challenge societal norms and body image ideals.

How to Memorize "fat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ripe avocado with its creamy, green flesh.
   - Visualize a container of olive oil, with its golden, liquid form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fat' with 'healthy' when thinking about nutrients.
   - Associate the word 'fat' with 'excess' when thinking about body weight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fats Are Terrific' to remember that fats are an essential part of a healthy diet.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Fats Are Toxic' to remember that excessive body fat can have negative health consequences.

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