aerobic

adj

Etymology: From French aérobie, coined in 1863 by Louis Pasteur, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ic.

1. Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

   “The bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow.”

2. Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
3. Of or relating to aerobics.

   “She does aerobic exercise three times a week.”

   “He joined an aerobic fitness class at the gym.”