mesomorphic
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9.0
- adjective
- /ˌmɛzəˈmɔrfɪk/
:
mesomórfico
- People with a mesomorphic body type often find it easier to gain muscle mass than those with other body types.
- mesomorphic males
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) -
Also, in recent years, a number of Olympic cross-country and track stars have exhibited a very lean, yet very mesomorphic body type.
Academic text (1997) -
This greater weight suggests a greater "mesomorphic" profile, which is generally perceived as the male ideal body type.
Academic text (1997) -
The First Earth captured Orion has a more mesomorphic build.
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Translucent bipedal mesomorphic embryonic male.
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But this was not to last, as agriculture advanced to more manual forms (plowing and so on) that required the male mesomorphic physique.
Academic text (2010) -
If they are more mesomorphic than the normal population because of selection into sports and/or training effects, this would result in more erroneous overfat classifications than actually existed.
Academic text (2006) -
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) -
Many athletes benefit from a mesomorphic physique, which allows them to develop muscle quickly.
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His mesomorphic build made him excel in sports that require strength and agility.
Synonyms
49
2.8
Having strong, well-developed muscles
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3.7
A person with large, strong muscles
Antonyms
- Specialized
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9.1
Having a very thin body with little fat or muscle and long arms and legs
How Muscular
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mesomorphic comes from the Greek parts meso- meaning 'middle' and -morph meaning 'shape', and in an old body-type system a mesomorph was the 'middle' type known for being strong and muscular. So mesomorphic describes a person with a strong, muscular body.