word
Kinanthropometry
kih-nan-throh-POM-ih-tree
/kɪˌnænθrəˈpɒmɪtriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
kinanthropometry
Dictionary meaning
The measurement and study of the human body's size, shape, proportion, and composition in relation to movement and sport performance
History and origin
Greek kinein (to move) + anthropos (human) + metron (measure)
Examples
- Kinanthropometry data is used to identify optimal body composition ranges for different sports.
- An athlete's somatotype, assessed through kinanthropometry, correlates with success in certain disciplines.
Common mispronunciations
Mispronouncing the 'anthropo' segment; stress falls on 'POM'
Pronunciation tips
Break it down: kin-AN-thro-POM-ih-tree; the hardest part is the '-anthropo-' in the middle
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