asthenic

[ as-then-ik ]
/ æsˈθɛn ɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by asthenia; weak.
(of a physical type) having a slight build or slender body structure. Compare athletic(def 5), pyknic(def 1).

noun

a person of the asthenic type.

Origin of asthenic

1780–90; < Greek asthenikós, equivalent to asthen- (see asthenia) + -ikos -ic

Words nearby asthenic

asteroid hyalosis, asteroidea, asteroidean, asteropaeus, asthenia, asthenic, asthenopia, asthenospermia, asthenosphere, asthma, asthmatic

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British Dictionary definitions for asthenic

asthenic
/ (æsˈθɛnɪk) /

adjective

of, relating to, or having asthenia; weak
(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

noun

a person having long limbs and a small trunk