mesomorph
Definition
Noun: A person with a muscular, athletic body type characterized by a solid, well-proportioned physique with prominent bone and muscle development, and a naturally low body fat percentage.
Usage
The term is used to describe a person whose physical constitution is naturally muscular and sturdy. It is often used in contexts related to physiology, fitness, and somatotyping (the classification of human body types). - He is a classic mesomorph, gaining muscle easily with training. - Many professional athletes are natural mesomorphs.
Advanced Usage
- In psychology and physiology, 'mesomorph' is one of the three main somatotypes in the theory developed by William H. Sheldon, contrasting with 'ectomorph' (lean and slender) and 'endomorph' (softer and rounder).
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe characteristics.
- She has a mesomorph build.
Variants and Related Words
- Mesomorphic (adjective): Having the characteristics of a mesomorph.
- His mesomorphic physique is ideal for weightlifting.
- Mesomorphy (noun): The condition or quality of being a mesomorph.
Synonyms
- Muscular type
- Athletic build
- Solid build
Antonyms
- Ectomorph
- Endomorph
Noun
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a person with a well-developed muscular body
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