Pronunciation: [adˈɪpəs] (IPA) 
Adipous is a term used in describing the amount of fat in the body. The word is pronounced as /ædɪpəs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound /æ/ is the short "a" sound. The second syllable /dɪp/ is pronounced with a short "i" sound and followed by the silent letter "o." The final syllable /əs/ is also pronounced with a short "u" sound. The spelling of adipous is derived from the Latin word "adeps," meaning "fat."
Adipous, also spelled adipose, is an adjective used to describe something that pertains to or relates to adipose tissue, which is a type of connective tissue that stores fat in the body. Adipose tissue is composed of fat cells called adipocytes, which store energy in the form of triglycerides. This tissue is found throughout the body, mainly beneath the skin (subcutaneous adipose tissue) and around internal organs (visceral adipose tissue), and is responsible for insulation, protection, and energy storage.
When used to describe a person, "adipous" refers to an individual who has an excessive amount of body fat, often resulting in being overweight or obese. This term is mostly used in formal or scientific contexts and is often replaced with more common phrases like "overweight" or "obese" in everyday language.
In broader usage, "adipous" can also refer to something that resembles, is characteristic of, or contains fat. For example, it can describe foods, substances, or materials which have a fatty or oily consistency or appearance. This definition can apply both to natural products, such as fatty meats or certain plant oils, as well as to artificially derived substances or products, like certain types of creams or lubricants.
Overall, "adipous" is a word that encompasses various aspects related to fat or adipose tissue, including its physiological functions and characteristics, as well as its presence or abundance in living organisms and other materials.
Full of fat; fatty.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "adipous" is derived from the Latin word "adiposus", which means "fatty" or "fat". It comes from the Latin noun "adeps", meaning "lard" or "animal fat". The term "adipose tissue" refers to the fatty tissue found in humans and animals, and "adipous" is an adjective form of that term.
