anthropomorphic
anthropomorphic
Definition
an·thropo·mor·phic (an′t̸hrə pō′môr′fik, -pə-)
adjective
of, characterized by, or resulting from anthropomorphism
an′·thropo′·mor′·phi·cally adverb
anthropomorphic
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- personification: Real Name: None - he has many names and no real name, since he is the anthropomorphic personification of an abstract concept.
- figurine: The Bwami also have a tradition of anthropomorphic figurines that share a similar style of facial expression.
- figure: Or are the anthropomorphic figures an allusion to Darwin's theory?
- language: Moreover, the Holy Bible, as well as the Quran, often uses anthropomorphic language to describe God's relations with man.
- term: Often it is in anthropomorphic terms which portray God's personal vitality.
- form: Surface textures are then carved or impressed, or anthropomorphic forms worked from within.
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