1. Having a robust, muscular build; characterized by a broad chest and strong musculature.
Usage: Medical/anthropological term; Used in physical anthropology and constitutional medicine
2. Relating to or denoting a body type characterized by broad shoulders, deep chest, and strong limbs.
Usage: Constitutional medicine; Somatotype classification

Examples

• The athlete had a hypersthenic build that made him well-suited for weightlifting.
• In constitutional medicine, a hypersthenic body type is associated with certain health predispositions.
• The coach noted the recruit's hypersthenic frame and muscular development.
• Hypersthenic individuals typically have broad shoulders and strong bone structure.
• The anthropologist classified the skeleton as hypersthenic based on its robust features.