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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- mesomorphism noun
- mesomorphy noun
- ˌˈǰ noun
- ˈˌǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mesomorphic1
Example Sentences
Examples are everywhere — the hypermasculine video games they play, the mesomorphic superheroes in the movies they watch.
Accordingly, the Fijians are primarily and definitely mesomorphic, with endomorphy the second strongest component, and ectomorphy, third.
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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