anthropoid.
Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance.
Meaning & usage
Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance.
Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance. Of the pelvis, having an anteroposterior diameter equal or exceeding the transverse diameter.
Having characteristics of an ape.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek ἀνθρωποειδής (anthrōpoeidḗs). By surface analysis, anthrop- + -oid.
An anthropoid animal.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek ἀνθρωποειδής (anthrōpoeidḗs). By surface analysis, anthrop- + -oid.
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