endomorph
endomorph · endomorphs
A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within anotherA mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another
UK/ˈɛndəʊmɔːf/US/ˈɛndoʊmɔːɹf/
Meaning
3 sensesA mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another
A person of the endomorphic physical type, characterised by big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection.
A person having a theoretical body type with slow metabolism in which weight is gained easily, but fat levels are hard to reduce. Endomorphic bodybuilders tend to be the most massive.
More definitions
- a heavy person with a soft and rounded body
Origin
(physical type): Derived from endoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent t(physical type): Derived from endoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to endo- + -morph.
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Forms
plural: endomorphs| Singular | endomorph |
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