obese

UK: əʊˈbiːs | US: oʊˈbiːs

Definition

  1. adj. excessively overweight; having an unhealthy amount of body fat.

Structure
ob <over>ese <eat>
Etymology

The word "obese" originates from Latin obesus, meaning "having eaten until fat," derived from ob- (over) + edere (to eat). It reflects the idea of excessive consumption leading to corpulence. The term entered English in the 17th century, retaining its focus on pathological overeating and weight gain.

Examples

  1. The doctor warned that obese patients face higher risks of heart disease.

  2. Modern diets have contributed to rising obese populations worldwide.

  3. She struggled with obesity since childhood due to genetic and lifestyle factors.

  4. Public health campaigns aim to reduce obese rates through education.

  5. The study compared metabolic rates in lean and obese individuals.