mesomorphic

[ mez-uh-mawr-fik, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or having a muscular or sturdy body build characterized by the relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic mesoderm ( ectomorphic, endomorphic ).
2. Physical Chemistry. pertaining to or existing in an intermediate state, as a liquid crystal in the nematic or smectic state.

mesomorphic

/ ˌmɛsəʊˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. 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
2. relating to or being a mesomorph

Derived Forms

• ˌmesoˈmorphism, noun
• ˈmesoˌmorphy, noun

Other Words From

• meso·morphism noun
• meso·morphy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesomorphic¹

First recorded in 1920–25; meso- + -morphic

Example Sentences

Examples are everywhere — the hypermasculine video games they play, the mesomorphic superheroes in the movies they watch.

From New York Times

Accordingly, the Fijians are primarily and definitely mesomorphic, with endomorphy the second strongest component, and ectomorphy, third.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg