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

Besides the neuroplasty regimens, Ms. Dickinson will be incorporating a somatotype program into the Rancho Valencia spa menu next month.

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"You see, the somatotypes have, we've discovered, a great influence on mental and emotional makeup."

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Would the Armed Services make their records available for scansion by somatotype and pigmentation?

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