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What's the difference between 'physique' and 'constitution'? "he has a strong physique/ constitution" Does it mean the same thing?
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Physique is the physical shape of your body. So a strong physique is to have a muscular/powerful body. A strong constitution, is to have a strong resistance to illness and disease. i.e. not get sick easily and if you do get sick to fight it off quickly.
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They are synonyms. They can be used as the same word, just depends on the context of their use.
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We do not normally use those words in that manner. Usually, "he has a [good] physique," or "he has a strong constitution." Physique is not 'strength,' it is appearance. It can imply strength, but we usually don't say physique is strong in American English. Roy
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in the context of the statement 'he has a strong physique' - this is generally talking about physical body, build, musculature of the subject. in the context of the statement 'he has a strong constitution' - this is talking about the mental faculty, willpower, resolve of the subject. i.e.. nothing to do with physical body.
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