anthropopathically
|an-thro-po-path-ic-al-ly|
/ˌænθrəpəˈθætɪkli/
ascribing human feelings
Etymology
'anthropopathically' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'ánthrōpos' meaning 'human' and 'pathos' meaning 'suffering, feeling', combined with the adjective-forming element (via Latin/Neo-Latin) and the English adverbial suffix '-ally'.
'ánthrōpos' + 'pathos' (Greek) → Neo-Latin/Latinized formation 'anthropopathicus' → English adjective 'anthropopathic' → adverb formed in English as 'anthropopathically'.
Initially connected with 'human suffering' or 'human feeling' in a literal or theological sense; over time it came to be used to mean 'in a way that ascribes human emotions to non-human agents', which is the current usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that attributes human emotions, feelings, or emotional responses to non-human entities or forces.
The novelist described the sea anthropopathically, as if it were jealous and vengeful.
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Last updated: 2025/08/26 13:02