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anthropomorphic

Also ·ٳ··ǰ·dzܲ

[an-thruh-puh-mawr-fik]

adjective

  1. ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human, especially to a deity: Children especially love anthropomorphic tales where talking animal friends have exciting adventures.

    Much has been written on the anthropomorphic qualities of the God of the Hebrew Scriptures.

    Children especially love anthropomorphic tales where talking animal friends have exciting adventures.

  2. resembling or made to resemble a human form.

    an anthropomorphic carving.



anthropomorphic

/ ˌæθəəˈɔːɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to anthropomorphism

  2. resembling the human form

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • anthropomorphically adverb
  • anthropomorphously adverb
  • ˈԳٳDZˌǰ noun
  • ˌԳٳDZˈǰ󾱳 adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of anthropomorphic1

First recorded in 1820–30; anthropo- + -morphic
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There were also searches for women and anthropomorphic animal characters wearing very little clothing.

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Could putting ourselves in another animal’s shoes — anthropomorphically speaking — actually help us understand them better?

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They are hobbyists who enjoy dressing up as cartoon characters and stuffed animals, create elaborate artworks involving anthropomorphic animals and sometimes attend conventions while wearing homemade animal costumes.

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Murakami is unquestionably adept with a brush, a pen or a computer, creating iconic art that features manga, anime, cartoons and brightly colored anthropomorphic cherry blossoms, mushrooms and assorted flowers.

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Better Man tells the story of Robbie Williams and his rise to fame - but he is portrayed by an anthropomorphic chimpanzee.

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