humanize
/ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/
Meanings
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Verb
To make something more human or humane; to give something or someone a more human or humane quality.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with humanizecivilize , realize , organize
Variants
List of all variants of humanize that leads to same resulthumanisation , humanisations , humanise , humanised , humaniser , humanisers , humanises , humanising , humanization , humanizations , humanize , humanized , humanizer , humanizers , humanizes , humanizing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from the noun human and the suffix -ize, which means to make or cause to become.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term humanize was first used in the late 18th century.
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The term humanize is often used in the context of science fiction and futuristic stories, where machines or robots are given human-like qualities.
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The process of humanizing can also be applied to abstract concepts, such as laws or ideas, to make them more relatable and understandable to humans.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Anthropomorphism: The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, such as animals, objects, or abstract concepts.
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Human-Computer Interaction: The design and study of interfaces between humans and computers, with the goal of making computers more usable and accessible to humans.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Humanize is often used in the context of making technology or machines more like humans, or in the context of treating animals or other beings with compassion and respect.
How to Memorize "humanize"
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visualize
- Imagine making a machine or technology more like a human, with the ability to feel emotions or understand human language.
- Visualize the process of treating an animal with kindness and compassion, making it feel more like a companion than a mere creature. -
associate
- Associate the word humanize with the idea of making something more humane or compassionate.
- Think of the word as a synonym for words like 'civilize' or 'gentrify'. -
mnemonics
- Remember the word humanize as 'making more human' or 'giving human qualities'.
- Use the acronym HUMAN: H - Humanize, U - Understand, M - Motivate, A - Act, N - Nurture
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