mesomorph
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- noun
- /ˈmɛzoʊˌmɔrf/
:
mesomorfo
- It is interesting to note that of the 60 girls studied, 40 preferred to look like the mesomorph (athletic) and 20 like the ectomorph.
- mesomorph versus ectomorph
Examples
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The third category is the mesomorph, who represents the athletic built personalities with easy weight loss and good muscle mass.
Blog text (28) -
Is he a mesomorph, ectomorph, or what?
Fiction book (2000) -
I am a mesomorph and am already seeing results in muscle gain.
Blog text (8) -
"Wilson, mesomorph, age 51... no current diseases.
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On this basis, any individual may be an endomorph, ectomorph, or mesomorph.
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Mesomorphs: These are the ones with wide shoulders, narrow waists, and incredible V-tapers.
Blog text (23) -
Research has demonstrated children's clear preference to look like mesomorphs and their aversion to looking like endomorphs.
Academic text (1996) -
The metabolisms of the mesomorphs are a bit slower than an ectomorph, so they have to be a little more diligent in dieting and probably have to add in a little extra cardio.
Blog text (23) -
The desire to achieve this image may induce some adolescents to participate in athletics in general, while the individual's body type may provide the impetus for the selection of a particular sport (e.g., mesomorphs may tend to select football).
Academic text (1997) -
As a mesomorph, he finds it easier to build muscle compared to others.
Synonyms
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A person with a strong, muscular body and broad shoulders
How Muscular
Surface Forms
Morphology
mesomorph = morph (semi-transparent) = meso + morph + meso
Built from the combining form 'meso-' (meaning 'middle', a technical/scientific prefix) plus 'morph' ('form'); the technical nature of 'meso-' makes the relation not fully obvious to general learners.
Etymology
The word mesomorph comes from the parts meso- meaning 'middle' and -morph meaning 'shape' or 'form'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a person with a strong, 'middle' or balanced muscular shape, which is why a mesomorph is someone with an athletic, well-built body.