nonanthropomorphically
|non-an-thro-po-mor-phic-al-ly|
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/ˌnɑnænθrəpəˈmɔrfɪk/
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/ˌnɒnænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪk/
(nonanthropomorphic)
not giving human traits
Etymology
'nonanthropomorphically' originates from modern English, formed by the negative prefix 'non-' + the adjective 'anthropomorphic' + the adverbial suffix '-ally'. 'Anthropomorphic' itself comes via Late Latin/French from Greek.
'anthropomorphic' derives from Greek 'anthrōpos' (meaning 'human') + 'morphē' (meaning 'form'), via Late Latin/Medieval Latin and later English; adding the prefix 'non-' produced 'nonanthropomorphic', and then the adverbial suffix '-ally' produced 'nonanthropomorphically'.
Originally related to 'human form' or 'having human form' in Greek, 'anthropomorphic' came to mean 'ascribing human traits or form' in English; the modern word 'nonanthropomorphically' simply negates that (meaning 'in a way that does not ascribe human traits').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the noun form 'nonanthropomorphism' — the concept or practice of not attributing human characteristics to nonhuman things.
Nonanthropomorphism in reporting helps reduce bias in interpreting animal behavior.
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Adjective 1
a descriptive form of the base word 'nonanthropomorphic' meaning 'not anthropomorphic' (used here to indicate the adverb is derived from this adjective).
The description was intentionally nonanthropomorphic to avoid implying intent.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that does not attribute human characteristics, emotions, intentions, or behaviors to nonhuman entities or objects.
The authors described the animal nonanthropomorphically, focusing on observable behavior rather than assumed feelings.
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