Etymology of the English word ectomorph
the English word
ectomorphderived from the English word
ectodermusing the English prefix
ecto-derived from the Greek word
ektos, ἐκτός (outside; the exterior; figuratively (as a preposition) aside from, besides)
derived from the Greek word
ek, ἐκ
using the English suffix
-dermderived from the Greek word
derma, δέρμα (skin; a hide)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*der-using the English suffix
-morphderived from the Greek word
morphe, μορφή (form, signifying change; shape; form,; shape; figuratively, nature)
Usage
Word found in Modern English
