obese

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of body weight that is significantly higher than what is considered healthy for a given height.

  - "John is obese and needs to lose weight."
  - "The obese population is at risk for various health problems."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obese
debes , hesitates , apples , ables

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Variants

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obese

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Forms

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obese individuals, obesity, obesely, obeseness

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Etymology

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The term 'obese' comes from the Latin word 'obesus', which means 'plump' or 'full'.

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Trivia

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1. Obesity affects more than 650 million people worldwide.

2. The highest recorded weight for a human was 1,400 pounds (635 kg).

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Related Concepts

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1. BMI (Body Mass Index): A commonly used measurement for determining body fat based on height and weight.

2. Morbid Obesity: A severe form of obesity that can lead to various health complications.

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Culture

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Obesity has been a topic of cultural significance for centuries, with various societies and historical periods placing different values on body weight and shape. In some cultures, obesity has been seen as a sign of wealth and prosperity, while in others it has been stigmatized and associated with laziness or lack of self-control.

How to Memorize "obese"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is significantly heavier than what is considered healthy for their height.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obese' with the idea of being significantly overweight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oh Bees Eat Honey' to remember the spelling of 'obese'.

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