How Do You Spell ANTHROPOMORPHISE?

Pronunciation: [ˈanθɹəpˌɒmɔːfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Anthropomorphise is spelled as [an-thruh-puh-mawr-fahyz], with the primary stress on the third syllable. The word is derived from "anthropomorphism", which means attributing human traits, emotions or intentions to non-human entities. The suffix "ise" is added to "anthropomorph" to form a verb, meaning to anthropomorphize or to ascribe human characteristics to animals, objects, or concepts. Despite its lengthy spelling, anthropomorphise is a commonly used term in literature, art, and psychology, describing the practice of humanizing non-human things.

ANTHROPOMORPHISE Meaning and Definition

1. Anthropomorphise is a verb that refers to the act of attributing or ascribing human characteristics, behavior, or attributes to non-human entities. It is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "anthropos," meaning human or man, and "morphe," meaning form or shape.

   When someone anthropomorphises something, they are essentially projecting human qualities onto animals, objects, or abstract concepts. This can involve assigning emotions, intentions, thoughts, or actions typically associated with humans to these non-human entities. For example, a person might anthropomorphise a pet and believe that it understands their words or behaves in a certain manner out of spite or affection.

   It is important to note that anthropomorphising is a subjective interpretation and does not imply that the non-human entity actually possesses human characteristics. It is often used as a literary or artistic device to make the non-human more relatable or to facilitate a deeper understanding of complex ideas.

   The term can also extend beyond animals and objects to phenomena in nature or even supernatural entities. For instance, ancient cultures often anthropomorphised natural forces, such as the wind, rain, or the sun, by assigning them human traits or personalities.

   Overall, anthropomorphise describes the process of humanizing and personifying non-human entities, aiding our ability to relate to them and allowing for a deeper examination of their behaviors or qualities.

Common Misspellings for ANTHROPOMORPHISE

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Etymology of ANTHROPOMORPHISE

The word "anthropomorphise" is derived from two components: "anthropo-" and "-morphize".

1. "Anthropo-" is derived from the Greek word "anthropos" (ανθρωπος), meaning "human" or "man". It is often used as a prefix to refer to human characteristics or attributes.

2. "-Morphize" is a suffix derived from the Greek word "morphḗ" (μορφή), meaning "form" or "shape". Adding the suffix "-ize" to the word "morph" turns it into a verb, indicating the act of giving form or shape.

Therefore, when combining the two components, "anthropomorphise" refers to the act of attributing human characteristics, behavior, or traits to non-human entities (such as animals, objects, or abstract concepts).

Similar spelling words for ANTHROPOMORPHISE

• anthropoid ape,
• anthropogenic,
• anthropocentrism,
• anthropological,
• Anthropomorphus,
• anthropomorphism,
• anthropomorphs,
• anthropophagite,
• anthropometric,
• anthropometrical,
• anthropomorphic,
• anthropomorphous,
• Anthropophagous,
• anthropogenesis,
• anthropometry,
• anthropophagus,
• anthropologist,
• anthropogenetic,
• anthropomorphize,
• anthropocentric.

Conjugate verb Anthropomorphise

CONDITIONAL

I would anthropomorphise

we would anthropomorphise

you would anthropomorphise

he/she/it would anthropomorphise

they would anthropomorphise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have anthropomorphise

you would have anthropomorphise

he/she/it would have anthropomorphise

we would have anthropomorphise

they would have anthropomorphise

FUTURE

I will anthropomorphise

we will anthropomorphise

you will anthropomorphise

he/she/it will anthropomorphise

they will anthropomorphise

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have anthropomorphised

we will have anthropomorphised

you will have anthropomorphised

he/she/it will have anthropomorphised

they will have anthropomorphised

IMPERATIVE

you anthropomorphise

we let´s anthropomorphise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to anthropomorphise

PAST

I anthropomorphised

we anthropomorphised

you anthropomorphised

he/she/it anthropomorphised

they anthropomorphised

PAST PARTICIPLE

anthropomorphised

PAST PERFECT

I had anthropomorphised

we had anthropomorphised

you had anthropomorphised

he/she/it had anthropomorphised

they had anthropomorphised

PRESENT

I anthropomorphise

we anthropomorphise

you anthropomorphise

he/she/it anthropomorphises

they anthropomorphise

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

anthropomorphising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have anthropomorphised

we have anthropomorphised

you have anthropomorphised

he/she/it has anthropomorphised

they have anthropomorphised

I am anthropomorphising

we are anthropomorphising

you are anthropomorphising

he/she/it is anthropomorphising

they are anthropomorphising

I was anthropomorphising

we were anthropomorphising

you were anthropomorphising

he/she/it was anthropomorphising

they were anthropomorphising

I will be anthropomorphising

we will be anthropomorphising

you will be anthropomorphising

he/she/it will be anthropomorphising

they will be anthropomorphising

I have been anthropomorphising

we have been anthropomorphising

you have been anthropomorphising

he/she/it has been anthropomorphising

they have been anthropomorphising

I had been anthropomorphising

we had been anthropomorphising

you had been anthropomorphising

he/she/it had been anthropomorphising

they had been anthropomorphising

I will have been anthropomorphising

we will have been anthropomorphising

you will have been anthropomorphising

he/she/it will have been anthropomorphising

they will have been anthropomorphising

I would have anthropomorphised

we would have anthropomorphised

you would have anthropomorphised

he/she/it would have anthropomorphised

they would have anthropomorphised

I would be anthropomorphising

we would be anthropomorphising

you would be anthropomorphising

he/she/it would be anthropomorphising

they would be anthropomorphising

I would have been anthropomorphising

we would have been anthropomorphising

you would have been anthropomorphising

he/she/it would have been anthropomorphising

they would have been anthropomorphising