WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

ectomorph

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ectomorph has 1 sense
  1. ectomorph - a person with a thin non-muscular body
    --1 is a kind of
    person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

Definitions from the Web

Ectomorph

Type of body: Ectomorph refers to an individual with a lean and slender body type characterized by long limbs, low body fat, and difficulty in gaining muscle mass.

Sense 1: As a noun, ectomorph can refer to a person who possesses the ectomorphic body type.

Example sentence 1: Sara has the classic ectomorph body, with a tall and thin frame that makes it challenging for her to put on weight.

Example sentence 2: Being an ectomorph, John struggles to build muscles even with regular weight training.

Related products on Amazon

Sense 2: In biology, ectomorph can also be used as an adjective to describe a particular body form or structure.

Example sentence 1: The ectomorph shark species have a sleek body design that enables them to move swiftly through the water.

Example sentence 2: The insect displays ectomorphic characteristics with its elongated limbs and thin exoskeleton.

Related products on Amazon

Sense 3: Furthermore, ectomorph can be used informally to describe a person who is introverted or emotionally reserved.

Example sentence 1: Due to his ectomorph nature, Paul tends to keep his feelings to himself, making it difficult for others to understand him.

Example sentence 2: Being somewhat of an ectomorph herself, she prefers solitude and finds solace in solitary activities like reading.

Related products on Amazon

ectasy ectent ectetera ectielon ectoblast ectoderm ectodermal ectodermic ectomorph ectomorphic ectomorphy ectoparasite ectoparasites ectoparasitic ectopia ectopic ectopic gestation

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus