Deanthropomorphize

/diːænθrəpəˈmɔːrfaɪz/ verb

Definition

To remove human characteristics or qualities from something; to describe or view something without imposing human traits onto it.

Etymology

Verb form created from 'de-' + 'anthropomorphize', using the productive '-ize' suffix (from Greek '-izein') to create an action verb from the adjective 'deanthropomorphic'.

Kelly Says

Philosophers and scientists argue we should deanthropomorphize nature to understand it better, yet the moment we do, we're using human language and concepts—showing how impossible it might be to escape our own perspective.

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