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Definition of aerobic

aerobic

/ɛˈroʊ.bɪk/
aer · o · bic
Adverb:aerobically
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aerobic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting physical exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Example

"Regular aerobic exercise such as swimming or cycling helps strengthen the heart and lungs."

2

Relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen in order to live, grow, or occur (especially of organisms or biological processes).

Example

"Most complex plants and animals rely on aerobic respiration to convert nutrients into usable cellular energy."

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• Rhymes for aerobic

• Nearby Words

aerially
aerobatic
aerobatics
aerobic
aerobically
aerobicize
aerobics

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in French as 'aérobie' by bacteriologist Louis Pasteur in 1863 to describe microorganisms requiring oxygen, formed from the Greek 'aēr' (air) and 'bios' (life).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aerobic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aerobic
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