Physique
(noun)
- The physical characteristics and makeup of a person or animal.
- The bodily structure of an organism with respect to the relative proportions of its parts and their arrangement.
Origin:
The word physique comes from the french word "physique" which means "physical" and it was first used in english in the 18th century to describe the physical characteristics and makeup of a person or animal.
Examples:
- He had a well-built physique as a result of his daily workout routine.
- The athletes were judged on their physique as well as their performance.
- Her delicate physique made her a perfect candidate for the role of the ballerina.
- The lion had a powerful physique that made it a formidable predator.
- The bodybuilder's physique was the result of years of dedicated training.