endomorphic
- adjective
- /ˌɛndəˈmɔrfɪk/
- Specialized
:
endomórfico
- She realized that her endomorphic build made her more prone to gaining weight during the holidays.
- endomorphic body
Examples
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We do know that the preference in society is toward mesomorphic (muscular) males, and there is an aversion toward endomorphic (fat) and ectomorphic (thin) males (Weinke, 1998).
Academic text (2004) -
Many athletes with an endomorphic body type find it harder to lose weight than those with a leaner physique.
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Therefore, it would be expected that children with endomorphic body types, or those who perceive their bodies as having endomorphic properties, would be dissatisfied with their bodies.
Academic text (1996) -
Therefore, it would be expected that children with endomorphic body types, or those who perceive their bodies as having endomorphic properties, would be dissatisfied with their bodies.
Academic text (1996) -
Compared to individuals with endomorphic and mesomorphic body types, ectomorphic individuals were rated most positively and considered to be the most sexually appealing (Spillman & Everington, 1989).
Academic text (1997) -
People with an endomorphic body type often have a thicker waist and larger thighs compared to others.
Synonyms
Having a short, thick, round body build
Antonyms
- Specialized
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9.1
Having a very thin body with little fat or muscle and long arms and legs
How Rounded
Surface Forms
Morphology
endomorphic = endomorph (transparent) = endo + morph + ic
Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ic' to the noun 'endomorph', yielding an adjective meaning 'relating to an endomorph'.
Etymology
Endomorphic comes from the Greek parts endo- meaning 'within' and morph meaning 'shape', the same root you see in metamorphosis ('change of shape'). So endomorphic describes a body with more fat 'inside' and a soft, round shape, which is why we use the word for that body type.