Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationship between an individual’s physical characteristics and their psychological traits, often used in personality assessments.

“The psychologist used somatotypy to understand the connection between her clients’ physical appearances and their behavioral patterns.”

2. noun

A classification of individuals into physical types (e.g. ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph) based on their body proportions and characteristics.

“The researcher studied the somatotype of athletes to see if it correlated with their athletic performance.”