ectomorph Meaning & Definition
/ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/
What Does Ectomorph Mean?
As a noun, ectomorph means Someone with a lean, only slightly muscular body. It can also mean Theoretical body type in which a person has a high metabolism. Such a person can easily maintain a low fat physique, but does not add muscle or body weight easily.
Ectomorph: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛktəʊmɔːf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | hard gainer |
| Plural | ectomorphs |
Ectomorph Definition (Noun)
- Someone with a lean, only slightly muscular body
- : Theoretical body type in which a person has a high metabolism. Such a person can easily maintain a low fat physique, but does not add muscle or body weight easily.
Synonyms of Ectomorph
Ectomorph synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ectomorph
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Ectomorph in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ectomorph (plural ectomorphs)
Origin of Ectomorph
Derived from ectoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to ecto- + -morph.
Ectomorph Pronunciation
Ectomorph is pronounced //ˈɛktəʊmɔːf// and has 1 syllable.
Ectomorph: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is ectomorph?
Ectomorph is a noun.
What is another word for ectomorph?
You can replace ectomorph with words such as hard gainer. See the full list of ectomorph synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ectomorph?
The plural of ectomorph is ectomorphs.