Meaning of ILS | Babel Free
Definitions
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Initialism of Inscriptiones Latinae Selectae. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- Initialism of instrument landing system.
- Initialism of integrated logistic support.
- Initialism of integrated library system.
- Initialism of imaginary lat syndrome /invisible lat syndrome.
Examples
“A week has gone by and i^([sic]) still like⟳ a skinny guy wearing a Powerhouse gym sweatshirt suffering from acute ILS (Invisible Lat Syndrome....).”
“Neophytes, for example, risk⟳ being ridiculed by other gym members if they walk⟳ this way: ‘Aghh, look⟳ at him! He’s got ILS [Imaginary Lat Syndrome]’.”
“Weight lifting is awesome when done properly. However, doing a limited range of movement (chopping your reps short of full extension) over a prolonged period of time can create⟳ shortened muscles. This is commonly seen with “ILS” and “MAS”. The “Invisible Lat Syndrome” and “Monkey Arm Syndrome” are where the person walks around like⟳ they are carrying a beer keg under each arm.”
“You see⟳, I have⟳ always been a short, stocky, muscle bound guy. Hours upon hours in the weight room have⟳ contributed to stiff rigid movements, limited flexibility, and extended suffering of the condition of ILS (Invisible Lat Syndrome – walking with my arms out wide to make⟳ me look⟳ bigger).”
“ILS, or Imaginary Lat Syndrome, became popular in the late 1980s when pro wrestling peaked and every guy wanted to be like⟳ Hulk Hogan.”
“1. ILS, or Invisible Lat Syndrome / This severe ailment is considered by many to be one of the worst physical deformities of all time. If you've ever seen an average guy walk⟳ around the gym looking like⟳ he's got invisible braces holding up his arms, then you're probably witnessing a terrible case of "invisible lat syndrome."”
“[[title] i have⟳ 50 dollars that say⟳ that] checkmate has ILS... https://www.wearethemighty.com/diseases-you-develop-at-gym?rebelltitem=4#rebelltitem4”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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