noun
- people with naturally thin, lean body types characterized by narrow shoulders, small bones, and difficulty gaining weight or muscle mass
Usage: psychology; body typing
Examples
- Ectomorphs often struggle to gain weight despite eating large amounts of food.
- Many basketball players are natural ectomorphs with their tall, lean frames.
- The fitness trainer designed a special program for ectomorphs to build muscle.
- Ectomorphs typically have fast metabolisms that burn calories quickly.
- Some ectomorphs feel self-conscious about their naturally thin appearance.
- The study compared the dietary needs of ectomorphs versus other body types.