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muscular
adjective mus·cu·lar \ˈməs-kyə-lər\
: of or relating to muscles
: having large and strong muscles
Full Definition of MUSCULAR
2
: having well-developed musculature
3
a : of or relating to physical strength : brawny b : having strength of expression or character : vigorous <muscular prose> c : characterized by forcefulness or resolve <muscular foreign policy> d : full-bodied <muscular wines>
— mus·cu·lar·i·ty \ˌməs-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun
— mus·cu·lar·ly \ˈməs-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of MUSCULAR
1678
MUSCULAR Defined for Kids
muscular
adjective mus·cu·lar \ˈmə-skyə-lər\
Definition of MUSCULAR for Kids
1
: of, relating to, or done by the muscles <muscular strength> <muscular activity>
2
: having large and strong muscles <muscular legs> <a muscular athlete>
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muscular
adjective mus·cu·lar \ˈməs-kyə-lər\
Medical Definition of MUSCULAR
1
a : of, relating to, or constituting muscle b : of, relating to, or performed by the muscles
2
: having well-developed musculature
—mus·cu·lar·ly \ˈməs-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb
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