Obese

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /oʊˈbis/
• UK IPA: /əʊˈbiːs/, /əˈbiːs/

Origin

Latin obesus, derived from obedere ("to devour, eat away"), from ob ("away") + edere ("to eat")

Full definition of obese

Adjective

1. Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• obesity
• obeses

Phrases

• morbidly obese
• super obese