mesomorph en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛzoʊmɔːɹf/ (US)
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- /ˈmɛsəʊmɔːf/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈmɛzəmɔːɹf/ (US)
- /ˈmɛzəʊmɔːf/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Derived from mesoderm + -morph by William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to meso- + -morph.
Meanings
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A person with pronounced muscular development and low body fat.
They found that endomorphs had significantly greater asymmetry in arm fat than mesomorphs and ectomorphs. […] They can also achieve mesomorph qualities through resistance training (which builds muscle) and a balanced diet rich in protein.
2025 February 4, Laura Schober, “What Does It Mean To Have an Endomorph Body Type?”, in Health:
- A theoretical body type in which a person naturally has lower body fat and greater ability to achieve muscular development than average.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mesomorphs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
mesomorphic · mesomorphy · mesomorphous