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anthropomorphous

anthropomorphous

9.9
Having the shape and qualities of a human, like an animal or object
  • adjective
  • /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antropomórfico
  • Both an experimental study and a theoretical analysis prove the expediency and efficiency of the work direction chosen for the design of an anthropomorphous AK prosthesis with an energy recovery system.

Examples

  • At the same time, the anthropomorphous apes will no doubt be exterminated.

    Academic text (1991)

  • At the same time, the anthropomorphous apes, as Professor Schaaffhausen has remarked, will no doubt be exterminated.

    Blog text (8)

  • The children's movie featured an anthropomorphous rabbit who could talk and wear clothes.

  • In the story, the anthropomorphous moon shone brightly as if it had a face watching over the world.

  • The painting depicted an anthropomorphous sun smiling down on the happy landscape.

Synonyms

humanoid
vsanthropomorphous
44 6.1

With a body that looks like a human

includes other human characteristics beyond mere shape or appearance
anthropomorphic
vsanthropomorphous
8 8.4

People describe animals and objects as having human form or feelings

focuses on actual possession of human form or characteristics
humanlike
vsanthropomorphous
2 4.2

Being like a person in how it looks or acts

is mainly used for those traits when applied to animals or objects
anthropoid
vsanthropomorphous
1 7.9

Like a human in shape or appearance

covers having human form or other characteristics beyond appearance
humaniform
vsanthropomorphous
9.0

Showing feelings, thoughts, or actions like a person

refers more broadly to form or characteristics beyond inner qualities
humanish
vsanthropomorphous
8.1

Looks and acts like a person

means a clear human form or characteristics rather than a vague likeness

Antonyms

inhuman
9 6.5

Not like a person in shape or sound

How Human

human
∞ 1.0
anthropomorphous
  • Specialized
9.9
humanlike
2 4.2
nonhuman
8 4.5
animalian
  • Archaic
7.6

Surface Forms

anthropomorphous positive

Morphology

anthropomorphous = anthropomorphic (semi-transparent) = anthropo + morph + ous

The suffix '-ous' is a standard adjectival form, but the base 'anthropomorphic' involves specialized knowledge of attributing human traits.

Etymology

Anthropomorphous comes from the parts anthropo- 'human' and -morphous 'form'. So, an anthropomorphous animal or object looks or acts like a person, which is why we call it 'human-shaped' or 'human-like'.