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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesanthropomorph
Pronunciation / Transliteration: an.tʁo.poˈmɔʁf
"Die anthropomorphe Darstellung von Tieren ist in Märchen weit verbreitet."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having human characteristics or qualities attributed to non-human entities.
"The anthropomorphous portrayal of the tree in the story made it relatable to the readers." - 2
Describing a style of representation in which animals or inanimate objects are given human traits.
"The anthropomorphous designs in the animation captivated audiences of all ages."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'anthropomorphous' derives from the Greek roots 'anthropos', meaning 'human', and 'morphe', meaning 'form' or 'shape'. It evolved in the English language during the 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in literature and art that personified non-human entities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anthropomorphous" is said worldwide
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anthropomorphe
Transliteration: ãtʁɔpɔʁf
"La représentation anthropomorphe des animaux est courante dans la littérature."
anthropomorph
Transliteration: an.tʁo.poˈmɔʁf
"Die anthropomorphe Darstellung von Tieren ist in Märchen weit verbreitet."
antropomorfo
Transliteration: an.tro.poˈmor.fo
"La rappresentazione antropomorfa degli oggetti rende la storia più coinvolgente."
antropomórfico
Transliteration: an.tɾo.poˈmoɾ.fiko
"El uso de personajes antropomórficos en la animación es muy popular."
antropomórfico
Transliteration: ã.tɾo.poˈmɔʁ.fiku
"A arte antropomórfica é uma forma interessante de conectar com o público."
मानवीकरण
Transliteration: mānvikaraṇ
"कहानियों में मानवीकरण का उपयोग पात्रों को जीवंत बनाने के लिए किया जाता है।"
拟人化
Transliteration: nǐ rén huà
"在文学作品中，拟人化的手法使得动物角色更加生动。"
의인화
Transliteration: uinhwa
"이야기에서 의인화된 동물들은 독자들에게 친근하게 다가온다."
擬人化
Transliteration: gijinka
"物語の中で擬人化されたキャラクターは、読者に親しみやすさを与える。"
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