How Do You Spell ANTHROPOMORPHISM?

Pronunciation: [ˈanθɹəpˌɒmɔːfˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Anthropomorphism (/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrˌfɪzm/) is a term that refers to the attribution of human-like characteristics or behaviors to non-human entities such as animals, plants, or objects. The word is derived from the Greek words "anthrōpos" which means human and "morphē" which means form, giving it the literal meaning of human-shaped form. The spelling of the word can be difficult, but the phonetic transcription breaks it down into smaller parts to make it easier to understand and pronounce.

ANTHROPOMORPHISM Meaning and Definition

1. Anthropomorphism is a conceptual term denoting the attribution of human characteristics, behaviors, or emotions to non-human entities or natural phenomena. Derived from the Greek words "anthropos" (human) and "morphe" (form), anthropomorphism is the tendency to ascribe human qualities to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. It is a common aspect of human cognition and communication, often employed to enhance understanding or convey meaning through relatable human characteristics.

   In literature, anthropomorphism is frequently used to create personification by imbuing non-human characters with human-like traits and abilities. This allows for the depiction of complex emotions, motivations, and relationships between these entities, ensuring a deeper connection between the reader or audience and the narrative. Famous examples include animals that talk, reason, and exhibit human-like behaviors in fables and children's stories such as Aesop's Fables or Beatrix Potter's works.

   Anthropomorphism is not limited to literary contexts but has also been found in religious or spiritual beliefs, mythology, and folklore worldwide. Ancient cultures often attributed human motives or forms to natural phenomena, such as wind gods, sun goddesses, or water spirits. Even in the modern age, anthropomorphism appears in popular culture, such as the representation of animals with human qualities in animated films like Disney's "The Lion King" or "Finding Nemo."

   While anthropomorphism can be a tool for enhancing human understanding, it is also subject to criticism as it may oversimplify or distort the nature of the non-human entities being portrayed. As such, it is important to recognize and distinguish between attributions of human traits for illustrative purposes and factual nature.

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Etymology of ANTHROPOMORPHISM

The word "anthropomorphism" is derived from two Greek words: "anthropos" meaning "human", and "morphe" meaning "form" or "shape". The term was first coined in the 18th century and refers to attributing human characteristics, behavior, or emotions to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or deities.

Similar spelling words for ANTHROPOMORPHISM

• anthropogenetic,
• anthropological,
• anthropogenesis,
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• anthropomorphous,
• anthropometrical,
• anthropophagus,
• anthropometric,
• anthropometry,
• Anthropophagous,
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• anthropocentric,
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• anthropocentrism,
• anthropologist,
• anthropoid ape,
• anthropophagite,
• anthropogenic.

Plural form of ANTHROPOMORPHISM is ANTHROPOMORPHISMS