fitness

I

(Roget's IV) n.

1. [Appropriateness]

Syn. suitability, aptness, propriety, expediency, aptitude, convenience, adequacy, seemliness, correspondence, agreeableness, seasonableness, decency, decorum, congruousness, harmony, pertinence, accordance, consonance, relevance, keeping, consistency, congeniality, applicability, compatibility, admissibility, concurrence, patness, rightness, timeliness, auspiciousness, adaptation, qualification, accommodation, assimilation, competence, eligibility.

Ant. inappropriateness, unfitness, ineptitude.

2. [Health]

Syn. physical fitness, robustness, shape, good shape; see health 1 , 2 .

II

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) n.

good health, healthiness, robustness, aerobic fitness, endurance, energy, cardiovascular fitness, strength, vigor, stamina, *steam, *juice, *zip, heartiness, vitality, *staying power, *pep, *get up and go.

ANT.: sickness, weakness. see exercise

III

(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun 1. The quality or state of being eligible: eligibility, qualification, suitability, suitableness, worthiness. See ABILITY. 2. A state of sound readiness: condition, fettle, form, kilter, order, shape, trim. See BETTER.