English dictionary · adj

anthropomorphic

Having the form of a human.

Meaning and definitions

1. Having the form of a human.
2. Having ascribes, attributes or characteristics of a human being.

Connected roots

• anthrop-

  human being

• morph-

  form, shape

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These words share a recorded root connection. A shared root is a learning clue; it does not establish every step in a word’s history.

• anthropology

  the study of human societies, cultures, and their development

• morphology

  A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:

• philanthropy

  the desire to promote the welfare of others, shown by generous donations

• metamorphosis

  a change of form or nature into a completely different one

• amorphous

  without a clearly defined shape or form

• polymorphic

  Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.

• morpheme

  The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.

• morphogenesis

  The differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism

• anthropoid

  Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance.

• anthropomorphism

  The ascribing of human characteristics and behaviors to entities.

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