Definition

Noun: The physical form or structure of a fully grown human man. This term refers specifically to the entire biological and anatomical entity of a mature male human.

Usage

The term "adult male body" is used in formal, academic, or descriptive contexts to refer to the complete physical structure of a man. It is often used in fields like biology, medicine, anthropology, and art to discuss anatomical features, physiological functions, or physical characteristics typical of mature males.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The study compared the muscle mass distribution in the adult male body to that of the adult female body.
  • In classical sculpture, artists often idealized the proportions of the adult male body.
  • Biological anthropology examines how the adult male body has adapted to different environments throughout human evolution.

Advanced Usage

• As a standard or reference point: The "adult male body" is sometimes used as a baseline in scientific and medical research.
  • The dosage was calculated based on the average metabolic rate of an adult male body.

Variants and Related Words

• Male body (n): A more general term for the physical form of a male, which can include boys and adolescents, not exclusively adults.
• Adult body (n): The physical form of a fully grown human, without specification of sex.
• Physique (n): The form, size, and development of a person's body, often with a focus on muscularity. (e.g., He has a muscular .)

Synonyms

• Man's body: A simpler, more direct synonym.
• Male physique: Emphasizes the body's form and build.

Notes on Meaning

This term is a compound noun. Its meaning is specific and literal, referring to the tangible, physical entity. It does not commonly have idiomatic or metaphorical uses. The focus is on the biological and anatomical totality of a grown man.

Noun

1. the body of an adult man