What does pyknic mean?
Pyknic means short and stout; endomorphic.
Pyknic
/ˈpɪknɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
short and stout; endomorphic.
Definitions by Sense
- short and stout; endomorphic
- (anthropology) A short, thickset person characterised by thick neck, large abdomen and relatively short limbs; an endomorph.
Example Sentences
For example, in the demographic profile published by the Direktorat Bina Masyarakat Terasing (1990), the surveyed populations are each typologized according to a seemingly scientific code relating to such characteristics as: F Bodily characteristics (F₁ Generally athletic, tall, upstanding / F₂ Generally pyknic, slender, medium / F₃ Generally short, fat, small)[…]
Synonyms for pyknic
Antonyms for pyknic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more pyknic
- most pyknic
- pyknics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pyknic?
Common synonyms include fat, rounded, endomorphic.
What is the opposite of pyknic?
Possible antonyms include muscular, mesomorphic, ectomorphic.
How do you use pyknic in a sentence?
For example, in the demographic profile published by the Direktorat Bina Masyarakat Terasing (1990), the surveyed populations are each typologized according to a seemingly scientific code relating to such characteristics as: F Bodily characteristics (F₁ Generally athletic, tall, upstanding / F₂ Generally pyknic, slender, medium / F₃ Generally short, fat, small)[…]
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