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mesomorphic
[ mez-uh-mawr-fik, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh- ]
adjective
- pertaining to or having a muscular or sturdy body build characterized by the relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic mesoderm ( ectomorphic, endomorphic ).
- Physical Chemistry. pertaining to or existing in an intermediate state, as a liquid crystal in the nematic or smectic state.
mesomorphic
/ ˌɛəʊˈɔːɪ /
adjective
- chem existing in or concerned with an intermediate state of matter between a true liquid and a true solid See also liquid crystal smectic nematic
- relating to or being a mesomorph
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Derived Forms
- ˌˈǰ, noun
- ˈˌǰ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms
- o·ǰp noun
- o·ǰp noun
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mesomorphic1
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Example Sentences
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Examples are everywhere — the hypermasculine video games they play, the mesomorphic superheroes in the movies they watch.
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Accordingly, the Fijians are primarily and definitely mesomorphic, with endomorphy the second strongest component, and ectomorphy, third.
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About 80 per cent of the total series had a mesomorphic rating of 5 and 6 which leaves no doubt as to the prevailingly athletic physique.
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