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muscular

mus·cu·lar

UK/ˈmʌs.kjʊl.ə/ US/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ fairly common

adjective

1.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

  • “muscular contraction”
3.

having or suggesting great physical power or force

  • “the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony”
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4.

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

  • “a hefty athlete”
  • “a muscular boxer”
  • “powerful arms”

Origin

Late 17th century; from muscle (Latin mūsculus) + -ar. Compare French musculaire.

Phrases

  • Becker muscular dystrophy
  • most muscular
  • muscular Christian
  • muscular Christianity
  • muscular dystrophy
  • muscular endurance
  • muscular Judaism
  • muscular palate

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