anthropomorphic

Meanings

• Adjective

  Giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

  - "The wind howled anthropomorphically through the trees."
  - "The artist gave anthropomorphic features to the clay figurines."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k]
   
   
   
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Variants

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anthropomorphic , anthropomorphically

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Etymology

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From the Greek anthrōpos, meaning 'man' or 'human', and morphe, meaning 'form' or 'shape'.

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Trivia

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1. Anthropomorphism is not only found in literature and art but also in science, where scientists attribute human emotions and behavior to animals.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'anthropomorphism' was in 1602 by the English philosopher and theologian, Francis Bacon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Personification: Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to non-human things, but unlike anthropomorphism, the non-human thing is not given a physical form.

2. Zoomorphism: Zoomorphism is the opposite of anthropomorphism, where animals are given human characteristics in art, literature, and mythology.

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Culture

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Anthropomorphism has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and mythology. In literature, anthropomorphic characters like Aesop's fables and animal tales have been used to teach moral lessons. In art, anthropomorphic figures like the Venus of Willendorf and the Greek god Pan are common. In mythology, gods and goddesses are often depicted as having human characteristics and emotions.

How to Memorize "anthropomorphic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree that makes faces and talks.
   - Visualize a car that wears a hat and smiles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anthropomorphic' with 'human-like'.
   - Think of a cartoon character when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Anthropomorphic = Human-like forms.
   - A is for Anthropomorphic, A is for Animal with human form.

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