somatotype

[ suh-mat-uh-tahyp, soh-muh-tuh- ]

noun

1. (of humans) physical type; physique.

somatotype

/ ˈsəʊmətəˌtaɪp /

noun

1. a type or classification of physique or body build See endomorph mesomorph ectomorph

Word History and Origins

Origin of somatotype¹

First recorded in 1935–40; somato- + -type

Example Sentences

Many modern body stereotypes, or somatotypes, have some roots in work by psychologist William Sheldon.

From Vox