Anthropomorphous

/ˌænθroʊˈpɔːrfəs/ adjective

Definition

Having or characterized by human form or human characteristics.

Etymology

From anthropo- (human) + -morphous (having form, from morphe). The -morphous suffix derives from Greek morphe (form), as in 'polymorphous' or 'amorphous.'

Kelly Says

Scientists use 'anthropomorphous' carefully—when they describe a robot with an anthropomorphous design, they mean its form mimics humans, which studies show makes us trust and interact with machines more readily.

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