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Anthropomorphism 601 Words You Need to Know

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Anthropomorphism 601 Words You Need to Know

/ˌænt.θrə.pəʊˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/ (noun)

Definition

the attribution of human characteristics such as appearance or behavior to non-human entities like animals, objects or gods

Example

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology.

Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics to abstract concepts such as nations, emotions, and natural forces, such as seasons and weather.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Parts of speech

Adjective: anthropomorphic

Adverb: anthropomorphically

Verb: anthropomorphize

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