Anthropoid

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈænθrəˌpɔɪd/

Definitions of anthropoid

noun a member of the family of primates that includes humans, apes, and monkeys

Example Sentences

A1 An anthropoid is a type of primate, like a monkey or ape.

A2 The anthropoid swung from tree to tree in the jungle.

B1 Scientists study the behavior of anthropoids to learn more about human evolution.

B2 The anthropoid's intelligence and social structure closely resemble that of humans.

C1 Anthropoids exhibit complex cognitive abilities and communication skills.

C2 Research on anthropoids has provided valuable insights into the origins of human society.

adjective resembling a human being in form

Example Sentences

A1 The anthropoid creature swung from tree to tree in the jungle.

A2 The anthropoid features of the ancient statue resembled a human-like figure.

B1 Scientists believe that the anthropoid species evolved from a common ancestor with humans.

B2 The anthropoid behavior exhibited by the primate indicated high levels of intelligence.

C1 The anthropoid characteristics of the hominid fossil provided valuable insights into human evolution.

C2 The anthropoid nature of the alien species in the science fiction novel challenged readers' perceptions of intelligence.

Examples of anthropoid in a Sentence

formal The anthropoid species includes humans, apes, and monkeys.

informal I learned about anthropoid primates in my biology class.

slang That dude looks like an anthropoid with his long arms and hairy chest.

figurative The giant robot in the movie resembled an anthropoid creature.

Grammatical Forms of anthropoid

past tense

anthropoided

plural

anthropoids

comparative

more anthropoid

superlative

most anthropoid

present tense

anthropoids

future tense

will anthropoid

perfect tense

have anthropoided

continuous tense

is anthropoiding

singular

anthropoid

positive degree

anthropoid

infinitive

to anthropoid

gerund

anthropoiding

participle

anthropoided

Origin and Evolution of anthropoid

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'anthropoid' is derived from the Greek words 'anthrōpos' meaning 'human' and 'eidos' meaning 'form'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to apes and other primates that resemble humans, the term 'anthropoid' has evolved to also include human-like creatures in fiction and mythology.