anthropomorphism

anthropomorphism definition - medical

an·thro·po·mor·phism (ănˌthrə-pə-môrˈfĭzˌəm)

noun
The attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to nonhuman organisms or inanimate objects.

Related Forms:

  • anˌthro·po·morˈphic adjective

Related Forms:

  • anˌthro·po·morˈphi·cal·ly adverb

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