Obesity
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The condition of being grossly overweight or excessively fat, typically defined as having a body mass index of 30 or higher. A medical condition associated with various health risks.
“Public health campaigns aim to reduce obesity rates through education and lifestyle changes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/
Syllables
o·bes·i·ty
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Synonyms
corpulenceoverweightfatness
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Contains -ITY ending; three vowels O-E-I
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Scrabble
12 points; B and Y provide good scoring potential
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