Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

endomorph

/ˈɛndoʊmɔːɹf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.14 in modern English

Syllables: en-do-morph
IPA: /ˈɛndoʊmɔːɹf/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another

noun

A person of the endomorphic physical type, characterised by big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection.

noun

A person having a theoretical body type with slow metabolism in which weight is gained easily, but fat levels are hard to reduce. Endomorphic bodybuilders tend to be the most massive.

Example Sentences

"Some research shows that people with endomorph body types should aim to eat less fat and more protein. Other research has also found that some endomorphs are more sensitive to carbohydrates and the hormone insulin."

Etymology

(physical type): Derived from endoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to endo- + -morph.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɛndoʊmɔːɹf/
British English: /ˈɛndəʊmɔːf/

Inflected Forms

endomorphs (plural)

Derived Forms

endomorphic endomorphy

Frequently Paired Words

ectomorph mesomorph

Questions

How do you pronounce endomorph?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛndoʊmɔːɹf/.
What does endomorph mean?: A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another
Where does endomorph come from?: (physical type): Derived from endoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to endo- + -morph.

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