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anthropomorphic

Syllabification: (an·thro·po·mor·phic)
Pronunciation: /ˌanTHrəpəˈmôrfik/
Definition of anthropomorphic

adjective

  • relating to or characterized by anthropomorphism.
  • having human characteristics:anthropomorphic bears and monkeys

Derivatives

anthropomorphically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek anthrōpomorphos (see anthropomorphous) + -ic

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Definition of anthropomorphic in the British & World English dictionary

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