mesomorphic
Collocations
4ADJ.
endomorphic, typical
MESOMORPHIC + NOUN
boy, girl, interfere, phantom, structures
PREP.
in, than
ADV.
such
Definitions
adj
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.
An average man is more mesomorphic than the phantom whereas the average woman is more endomorphic than the phantom (see figure 3.2).
adj
Of or pertaining to phases of matter intermediate between solid and liquid; of or pertaining to liquid crystals.
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.
1993, Nikolaĭ Alʹfredovich Platė (editor, original Russian edition), S. L. Schnur (translator), Liquid-Crystal Polymers, page 132, This x-ray is typical of mesomorphic structures which occupy an intermediate position between crystalline and amorphous with respect to the degree of order.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predomi
Antonyms
- ectomorphic
- endomorphic
- pyknic
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6For 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.
WiktionaryAn average man is more mesomorphic than the phantom whereas the average woman is more endomorphic than the phantom (see figure 3.2).
WiktionaryPlayers in the best teams were less endomorphic and more mesomorphic than those in the worst teams, but forwards and backs in the best teams did not differ in somatotype.
Wiktionary1958, 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 mes
Wiktionary1993, Nikolaĭ Alʹfredovich Platė (editor, original Russian edition), S. L. Schnur (translator), Liquid-Crystal Polymers, page 132, This x-ray is typical of mesomorphic structures which occupy an inter
WiktionaryThe thermodynamic conditions under which such a mesomorphic phase can interfere and affect the crystallization process are described in Fig. 5.40.
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