humanised
|hu-man-ised|
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/ˈhjuːməˌnaɪzd/
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/ˈhjuːmənaɪzd/
(humanise)
make human / make humane
Etymology
'humanise' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'humanus', where 'humanus' meant 'human' or 'of man'. It entered English via Old French/French forms such as 'humaniser'.
'humanus' changed into Old French/French 'humain' and the verb 'humaniser', and eventually became the modern English verb 'humanise'.
Initially it meant 'of or belonging to man' (related to 'human'), but over time it evolved into the active sense 'to make humane' or 'to make human/appear human'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'humanise'.
She humanised the characters in her novel, showing their vulnerabilities.
Verb 2
to make something more humane; to reduce cruelty or harshness in treatment or conditions.
The reforms humanised the prison system, improving living conditions and treatment.
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Adjective 1
made to appear more human or given human characteristics; anthropomorphized or presented sympathetically.
The humanised robot on screen evoked sympathy from the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/10/12 06:03