anthropoid

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/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
US
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

Translations

anthropoidnoun
anthropoids
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/ˈæn.θrə.pɔɪd/
US
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anthropoïdeTerme de zoologie et, par extension, pour un être ou un robot à forme humaine.
The anthropoid's skeletal structure is remarkably similar to that of humans.
La structure osseuse de l’anthropoïde est remarquablement similaire à celle des humains.
Synonyms
manlike creature
anthropoidadjective
more anthropoid
Comp.
most anthropoid
Super.
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anthropoïdeS’emploie surtout en biologie et en description de forme humaine ou quasi humaine.
The statue had an anthropoid shape, making it look almost lifelike.
La statue avait une forme anthropoïde, ce qui la faisait paraître presque vivante.

Definitions

anthropoidnoun
A primate of a group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
The anthropoid's skeletal structure is remarkably similar to that of humans.
A robot or being that resembles a human in form.
The science fiction novel featured an anthropoid that could mimic human emotions.
anthropoidadjective
Resembling a human being in form.
The statue had an anthropoid shape, making it look almost lifelike.
Relating to the group of higher primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
The anthropoid features of the fossil suggested it belonged to an early ancestor of modern primates.