Muscle

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌsəl/

Definitions of muscle

noun a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body

Example Sentences

A1 I have a sore muscle in my arm from lifting weights.

A2 She pulled a muscle while running in the park.

B1 It is important to warm up your muscles before exercising.

B2 His muscles were bulging as he flexed his arms.

C1 Professional athletes have well-developed muscles due to their intense training.

C2 The bodybuilder's muscles were defined and sculpted from years of hard work.

Examples of muscle in a Sentence

formal The muscle is a contractile tissue responsible for movement in the body.

informal I've been working out to build up my muscles.

slang Check out his guns, he's been hitting the gym and getting some serious muscle!

figurative She showed great muscle in negotiating the deal.

Grammatical Forms of muscle

• past tense: muscled
• plural: muscles
• comparative: more muscular
• superlative: most muscular
• present tense: muscles
• future tense: will muscle
• perfect tense: have muscled
• continuous tense: muscling
• singular: muscle
• positive degree: muscular
• infinitive: to muscle
• gerund: muscling
• participle: muscling

Origin and Evolution of muscle

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'muscle' originated from the Latin word 'musculus', which means 'little mouse'. This term was used to describe the shape and movement of muscles, which were thought to resemble small mice moving under the skin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'muscle' evolved to specifically refer to the contractile tissue in the body responsible for movement and strength. The association with 'little mouse' has faded away, and the word is now commonly used in the context of anatomy and physical fitness.