habitus

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

1. The physical characteristics of a person, especially as relating to disease.

2. The way someone of a particular social group perceives and responds to the world.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œHe suffered from sleep apnea and also without question his body habitus, his morphology, contributed to the problem.” Warren J. Stucki; The Reluctant Carnivore; Sunstone Press; 2018. β€œHer customers were probably more interested in her numerous connections and great potentials than her habitus and unorthodox behavior.” Charles Uzoaru; Trapped in Broad-Day Light; AuthorHouse; 2015.
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