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Definition of Muscular
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or consisting of muscle. "Muscular contraction"
2. Adjective. Having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer.
Exact synonyms: Mesomorphic
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Similar to: Athletic
Antonyms: Ectomorphic, Endomorphic
Derivative terms: Mesomorph, Muscle
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Similar to: Athletic
Antonyms: Ectomorphic, Endomorphic
Derivative terms: Mesomorph, Muscle
3. Adjective. Having or suggesting great physical power or force. "The muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony"
Similar to: Powerful
4. Adjective. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. "Powerful arms"
Exact synonyms: Brawny, Hefty, Powerful, Sinewy
Similar to: Strong
Derivative terms: Brawn, Brawniness, Heft, Heftiness, Muscle, Muscularity, Sinew
Similar to: Strong
Derivative terms: Brawn, Brawniness, Heft, Heftiness, Muscle, Muscularity, Sinew
Definition of Muscular
1. a. Of or pertaining to a muscle, or to a system of muscles; consisting of, or constituting, a muscle or muscles; as, muscular fiber.
Definition of Muscular
1. pertaining to muscle [adj]
Medical Definition of Muscular
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