anthropic

[an-throp-ik] Origin

an·throp·ic

[an-throp-ik]
adjective
of or pertaining to human beings or their span of existence on earth.
Also, an·throp·i·cal.


Origin:
1795–1805; < Greek anthrōpikós human. See anthropo-, -ic
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Anthropic is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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anthropic (ænˈθrɒpɪk)
 
adj
of or relating to human beings

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anthropic
"pertaining to man," 1859, from Gk. anthropikos "human," from anthropos "male human being, man" (see anthropo-).
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