anthropomorphic
adjective
Pronunciation
an-thruh-puh-MOR-fik
Definition
1 : described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
2 : ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman things
Did You Know?
Anthropomorphic comes from the Late Latin word anthropomorphus, which itself traces to a Greek term birthed from the roots anthrōp- (meaning "human being") and -morphos (-morphous). Those ancient Greek roots have given form and personality to many English words. Anthrōp- relatives include anthropic ("relating to human beings or the period of their existence on earth"), anthropocentric ("interpreting or regarding the world in terms of human values and experiences"), anthropoid ("an ape"), and anthropology ("the study of human beings and their ancestors"). Derivatives of -morphos often end in -morphism, as in polymorphism ("the quality or state of existing in or assuming different forms"), or -morphic, as in biomorphic ("resembling the forms of living organisms").
Word Quiz
Fill in the blanks to complete a -morphic word that refers to a lean body build with slight muscular development: e _ _ o _ _ r _ _ ic.
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