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anthropoidal

anthropoidal

1 9.9
Having the shape and features of an ape
  • adjective
  • /ˌænθrəˈpɔɪdəl/
translation icon : antropoide
  • Some robots are designed with anthropoidal limbs to mimic the movements of apes.

Examples

  • Look at that anthropoidal statue!

  • The creature exhibited anthropoidal features that intrigued the scientists.

  • Her painting captured an anthropoidal figure lurking in the shadows of the forest.

  • What an anthropoidal creature!

  • The unique anthropoidal features of the sculpture captivated the visitors at the museum.

  • The research indicated that certain anthropoidal traits have evolved over millions of years.

  • His anthropoidal gait drew attention as he moved through the crowd.

Synonyms

simian
vsanthropoidal
3 7.7

Like an ape or monkey

restricts resemblance to ape appearance or structure only
apelike
vsanthropoidal
1 5.4

Having the look or movement of a monkey

emphasizes physical appearance and structure rather than actions
anthropoid
vsanthropoidal
1 8.0

Like an ape in shape or behavior

highlights appearance or body structure rather than general resemblance

How Ape-Like

simian
3 7.7
apelike
1 5.4
anthropoidal
1 9.9
humanlike
2 4.2

Surface Forms

anthropoidal positive

Morphology

anthropoidal = anthropoid (transparent) = anthropoid + al

The adjective is formed from the clear base 'anthropoid' with the productive suffix '-al', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word anthropoidal comes from anthropo- meaning 'human', the same root as in anthropology, and -oid meaning 'like'. Because apes look like humans, anthropoidal means 'ape-like' or 'human-like' in appearance or structure.