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Mesomorphic

//ˌmɛzəˈmɔɹfɪk// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a mesomorph.

    "For instance, compared to the typical ectomorphic or endomorphic child, the mesomorphic boy or girl may have more energy and a greater motivation for vigorous play with peers."

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to phases of matter intermediate between solid and liquid; of or pertaining to liquid crystals. not-comparable

    "1958, Chemical Society (Great Britain), G. W. Gray, Steric Effects in Conjugated Systems, page 161, Changes in the chemical constitution of a mesomorphic compound may therefore radically alter the mesomorphic properties and thermal stabilities."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From mesomorph + -ic.

Etymology 2

From meso- + -morphic.

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