Aerobic
/ˈɛrio.bɪk/
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Definitions
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Using or involving oxygen from the air for respiration.
/ˈɛrio.bɪk/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
Science
Relating to or requiring free oxygen
Swimming is an excellent aerobic exercise.
How It's Used
Medical
"Aerobic exercises improve the body's use of oxygen."
From Greek 'aēr' (air) + 'bios' (life). First used in 1960 to describe exercise improving oxygen uptake and use.
First used in 1960 to describe exercise improving oxygen uptake and use.
Memory tip
AERO for Air, BIC for Burning calories in cells
Word Origin
LanguageGreek
Original meaning
"Air (aēr) and life (bios)"
Base: aerobic
aerobic exerciseaerobic activityaerobic capacity
Common misspellings
aerobixaerobickaerobique
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