1 asthenic | Definition of asthenic
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

asthenic

adjective
as·​then·​ic | \ as-ˈthe-nik How to pronounce asthenic (audio) \

Definition of asthenic

1 : of, relating to, or exhibiting asthenia : weak
2 : ectomorphic sense 2
Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about asthenic

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of asthenic in a Sentence

resistance training can benefit the asthenic individual

First Known Use of asthenic

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for asthenic

borrowed from New Latin asthenicus, borrowed from Greek asthenikós, from asthen-, stem of asthenḗs "weak, feeble" + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at asthenia

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for asthenic

asthenic

adjective
as·​then·​ic | \ as-ˈthen-ik How to pronounce asthenic (audio) \

Medical Definition of asthenic

1 : of, relating to, or exhibiting asthenia : debilitated
2 : characterized by slender build and slight muscular development : ectomorphic

More from Merriam-Webster on asthenic

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with asthenic

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for asthenic

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!