somatotonic

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English

Etymology

Coined by William Herbert Sheldon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsəʊmətəˈtɒnɪk/

Adjective

somatotonic (comparative more somatotonic, superlative most somatotonic)

  1. Having or relating to a personality type characterised as aggressive and extroverted.

Noun

somatotonic (plural somatotonics)

  1. A person having this personality type.