ectomorph

Thân thiện

An ectomorph enjoys a light meal at a sunny cafe.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person with a thin body: An ectomorph is a person characterized by a lean, slender, and lightly muscled body build, often with long limbs and a fast metabolism.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • As an ectomorph, he finds it difficult to gain weight or build significant muscle mass.
  • Her ectomorph body type means she is naturally thin and has a high tolerance for carbohydrates.

Advanced Usage

• In somatotype theory: The term is used in the context of somatotype classification, a theory from psychology that categorizes human body types into ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph.
  • According to somatotype theory, the classic ectomorph is linear, fragile, and delicate in build.

Variants and Related Words

• Ectomorphic (adj): Having the physical characteristics of an ectomorph.
  • He has an ectomorphic physique, being tall and slender.

Synonyms

• Hardgainer (n, informal): A person who struggles to gain weight or muscle.
• String bean (n, informal): A tall, thin person.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person with a thin body