1. A person with a slender, thin body build characterized by long limbs and low body weight.
Usage: anthropology; psychology; formal/technical

1. Relating to or describing a slender, thin body type with long limbs and low body weight.
Usage: anthropology; psychology; formal/technical

Examples

• The anthropologist classified the skeleton as leptosome based on its long bones and narrow frame.
• A leptosome body type is often associated with tall, thin athletes.
• The study examined three constitutional types: leptosome, pycnic, and athletic.
• His leptosome build made him well-suited for distance running.
• The researcher noted that the subject had a distinctly leptosome physique.
• Leptosome individuals typically have faster metabolic rates than those with other body types.