HyperDic: muscular

English > 4 senses of the word muscular:
ADJECTIVEpertmuscularof or relating to or consisting of muscle
allmuscular, mesomorphichaving a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
allmuscularhaving or suggesting great physical power or force
allmuscular, brawny, hefty, powerful, sinewy(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight
muscular > pronunciation
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English > muscular: 4 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or consisting of muscle.
Example"muscular contraction"
Spanishmuscular
Catalanmuscular
Nounsmuscleone of the contractile organs of the body
muscleanimal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscularitythe physiological state of having or consisting of muscle
English > muscular: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer.
Synonymmesomorphic
Categoryanatomy, general anatomyThe branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
NarrowerathleticHaving a sturdy and well proportioned body
OppositeectomorphicHaving a build / build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs
endomorphic, pyknicHaving a squat and fleshy build / build
Spanishfornido, mesomorfo, musculoso
Nounsmusclepossessing muscular strength
English > muscular: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningHaving or suggesting great physical power or force.
Example"the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony"
BroaderpowerfulHaving great power or force or potency or effect
Spanishenérgico, vigoroso
Catalanmuscular
English > muscular: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaning(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
Example "a muscular boxer"
Synonymsbrawny, hefty, powerful, sinewy
BroaderstrongHaving strength or power greater than average or expected
Spanishfornido, forzudo, fuerte, musculoso, robusto
Catalanforçut, fornit, fort, musculat, musculós, robust
Nounsmuscle, muscularitypossessing muscular strength

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