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an⋅thro⋅po⋅mor⋅phism

  [an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uhm]
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–noun
an anthropomorphic conception or representation, as of a deity.
Origin:
1745–55; anthropo- + -morphism

Related forms:
an⋅thro⋅po⋅mor⋅phist, noun
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an·thro·po·mor·phism   (ān'thrə-pə-môr'fĭz'əm)   
n.  Attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena.
an'thro·po·mor'phic adj., an'thro·po·mor'phi·cal·ly adv., an'thro·po·mor'phist n.
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Main Entry: an·thro·po·mor·phism
Pronunciation: "an(t)-thr&-p&-'mor-"fiz-&m
Function: noun
: an interpretation ofwhat is not human or personal in terms of human or personal characteristics —compare THERIOMORPHISM —an·thro·po·mor·phic /-fik/ adjective —an·thro·po·mor·phi·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
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anthropomorphism an·thro·po·mor·phism (ān'thrə-pə-môr'fĭz'əm)
n.
The attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to nonhuman organisms or inanimate objects.

an'thro·po·mor'phic adj.
an'thro·po·mor'phi·cal·ly adv.

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