1 ectomorph | Definition of ectomorph
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

ectomorph

noun
ec·​to·​morph | \ ˈek-tÉ™-ËŒmȯrf How to pronounce ectomorph (audio) \

Definition of ectomorph

: an ectomorphic individual

Examples of ectomorph in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 However, Rumsey says most people fall into one of three body types—the ectomorph, the endomorph, and the mesomorph. — Korin Miller, Glamour, "Should You Be Eating 7 Meals a Day?," 19 June 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ectomorph.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of ectomorph

1940, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ectomorph

ectoderm + -morph

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for ectomorph

ectomorph

noun
ec·​to·​morph | \ ˈek-tÉ™-ËŒmȯrf How to pronounce ectomorph (audio) \

Medical Definition of ectomorph

: an ectomorphic individual

More from Merriam-Webster on ectomorph

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with ectomorph

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ectomorph

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!