🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

셀룰라이트

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sel-lul-la-i-teu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cellulite/ˈsɛl.jʊ.laɪt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"많은 여성들이 셀룰라이트를 줄이기 위한 치료법을 찾고 있습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A condition characterized by the appearance of dimpled skin, typically on the thighs and buttocks, caused by fat deposits beneath the skin.

    "Many women seek treatments to reduce the visibility of cellulite on their thighs."
  2. 2

    A cosmetic term used to describe the lumpy appearance of skin, often associated with weight gain or hormonal changes.

    "The magazine featured an article on the best ways to combat cellulite."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cellulite' is derived from the French word 'cellule', meaning 'cell', combined with the suffix '-ite', which denotes a condition. It emerged in the late 19th century and has evolved to describe the dimpled appearance of skin caused by fat deposits beneath the surface.

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