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ASTHENIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does asthenic mean?
• ASTHENIC (adjective)
The adjective ASTHENIC has 2 senses:
1. lacking energy or vitality
2. having a slender physique
Familiarity information: ASTHENIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking energy or vitality
Synonyms:
adynamic; asthenic; debilitated; enervated
Similar:
weak (wanting in physical strength)
Derivation:
asthenia; astheny (an abnormal loss of strength)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having a slender physique
Similar:
ectomorphic (having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs)
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