Biceps

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌsɛps/

Definitions of biceps

noun a large muscle in the upper arm that flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm

Example Sentences

A1 He flexed his biceps to show off his muscles.

A2 She felt a slight ache in her biceps after lifting the heavy boxes.

B1 In order to improve his strength, he focused on exercises that targeted his biceps.

B2 She admired the definition in his biceps as he lifted weights at the gym.

C1 The bodybuilder's biceps were massive and well-defined, a result of years of dedicated training.

C2 His biceps bulged as he effortlessly lifted the heavy barbell, showcasing his incredible strength.

Examples of biceps in a Sentence

formal The bodybuilder's biceps were incredibly well-defined and muscular.

informal Check out his biceps, they're huge!

slang His guns are looking swole, bro.

figurative Her influence in the company was like flexing her biceps in a power struggle.

Grammatical Forms of biceps

• plural: biceps
• present tense: flexes
• future tense: will flex
• perfect tense: has flexed
• continuous tense: is flexing
• singular: biceps
• positive degree: strong
• infinitive: to flex
• gerund: flexing
• participle: flexed

Origin and Evolution of biceps

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'biceps' comes from the Latin words 'bi-' meaning two and 'ceps' meaning head, referring to the two points of origin of the muscle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in anatomy to describe a muscle with two points of origin, the term 'biceps' has evolved to commonly refer to the biceps brachii muscle in the human arm.