English · Word Candidate

obesity

/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/

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Also seen as: obesities

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The state of being obese.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Noun

Examples

The fowls, ducks, and goats all looked fat and thriving on the refuse food of a dense population, and the Chinamen's pigs were in a state of obesity that foreboded early death.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “obesity” mean?

The state of being obese.

Is “obesity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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