as·then·ic ( s-th n  k)adj. 1. Relating to or exhibiting asthenia; weak. 2. Having a slender, lightly muscled physique. n. A person having such a physique. |
asthenic [æsˈθɛnɪk]
adj
1. (Medicine / Pathology) of, relating to, or having asthenia; weak
2. (Psychology) (in constitutional psychology) referring to a physique characterized by long limbs and a small trunk: claimed to be associated with a schizoid personality See also somatotype
n
a person having long limbs and a small trunk
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | asthenic - lacking strength or vigor weak - wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar" |
| 2. | asthenic - having a slender physique ectomorphic - having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs |
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