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corpulence

How to use corpulence in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for corpulence.

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I know corpulence has often been considered positive but that is not the same as sloth or gluttony.

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Quick take

the property of excessive fatness

Meaning at a glance

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noun

the property of excessive fatness

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for corpulence.

Example sentences

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I know corpulence has often been considered positive but that is not the same as sloth or gluttony.

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Any great empire expands until it can no longer afford the maintenance of its own infrastructure, at which point it collapses under its own corpulence.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use corpulence in a sentence?

I know corpulence has often been considered positive but that is not the same as sloth or gluttony.

What does corpulence mean?

the property of excessive fatness

What part of speech is corpulence?

corpulence is commonly used as noun.