manikin
|man-i-kin|
C1
/ˈmænɪkɪn/
small human model
Etymology
Etymology Information
'manikin' originates from Middle Dutch/Dutch, specifically the word 'manneken', where 'man' meant 'man' and the diminutive suffix '-ken' meant 'little'.
Historical Evolution
'manikin' changed from Middle Dutch 'manneken' (and influenced by French 'mannequin') and eventually became the modern English word 'manikin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'little man', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a model or dummy representing the human body'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a model of the human body used for anatomical study, medical training, art, or for displaying clothes (a display dummy).
The instructor demonstrated the procedure on a manikin before the students practiced.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/23 19:29