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humaniform

humaniform

8.4
Having the shape or look of a person
  • adjective
  • /ˈhjuːmənɪfɔrm/
translation icon : humaniforme
  • Scientists are developing humaniform robots to assist in elderly care facilities.

Examples

  • The movie featured a humaniform alien that could easily blend in with humans.

  • Many ancient cultures created humaniform figures in their art.

  • The new android has a humaniform design to make interactions more comfortable for people.

  • The statue had a humaniform design that captivated visitors.

  • The new android has a humaniform design to make interactions more comfortable for people.

  • Scientists are developing humaniform robots to assist in elderly care facilities.

  • The statue had a humaniform design that captivated visitors.

Synonyms

humanoid
vshumaniform
44 6.1

With a body that looks like a human

is broader, meaning personlike shape or general appearance rather than exact form
humanlike
vshumaniform
2 4.2

Being like a person in how it looks or acts

focuses more on physical shape or outward appearance specifically
anthropoid
vshumaniform
1 7.9

Like a human in shape or appearance

is about overall shape or appearance rather than strict anatomical likeness
anthropomorphous
vshumaniform
  • Specialized
9.9

Having the shape and qualities of a human, like an animal or object

describes an actual shape or appearance rather than figurative attribution
humanish
vshumaniform
8.1

Looks and acts like a person

indicates a clearer or stronger person shape or appearance instead

Antonyms

8 4.5

Something that does not belong to people, for example an animal or machine

How Human-Shaped

humaniform
8.4
amorphous
  • Specialized
5 7.3

Surface Forms

humaniform positive

Morphology

humaniform = human (transparent) = human + iform

The composition 'human' + '-iform' directly yields 'having the form/shape of a human', a straightforward morphological meaning.

Etymology

Humaniform comes from human and -form, with human meaning 'person' and form meaning 'shape'. So, a humaniform object or creature has the shape or look of a person.