healthiness  /ˈhɛl θi nəs/ ? Meaning of "healthiness"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease

Usage(s):

  1. Plus, healthiness varies dramatically by state.
  2. This is one reason for its healthiness, as there are few mammals to carry disease parasites.
  3. To have it once applied to a young man can be to ruin a career, despite all evidence of subsequent healthiness.

Quotes

  1. "I love that this is promoting Oakland as the great city it is, but it's also about supporting healthiness," Curry said. "I tried to run the last block with (Torres) and I couldn't keep up! I mean, I'm going to have to do some training for...
    on Mar 28, 2010 By: Mark Curry Source: San Jose Mercury News

  2. At the time of releasing her fitness DVD last year, Waterman told Closer magazine: "I hope my new DVD Body Blitz shows people what I've learnt through my trainers. It's hardcore, not a dancing-around-your-handbag routine! It's about healthiness, not...
    on Feb 25, 2010 By: Hannah Waterman Source: No Balls

  3. "The development of both the human person and of society depends largely on the healthiness of the family," wrote Tauran, who heads the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue. "How many people carry, sometimes for the whole of their...
    on Sep 19, 2008 By: Jean-Louis Tauran Source: Earthtimes (press release)

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