Homunculus

Synonyms of homunculus

• dwarf
• midget
• little man

Antonyms of homunculus

• giant
• colossus
• behemoth

Collocations of homunculus

artificial intelligence

Frequency: 70 %

The homunculus was a representation of artificial intelligence in the story.

alchemy

Frequency: 65 %

The homunculus was a product of the alchemist's knowledge of alchemy.

experiment

Frequency: 60 %

The scientist conducted an experiment to create a homunculus.

mythical creature

Frequency: 50 %

Legends spoke of a homunculus as a mythical creature born of alchemy.

creation

Frequency: 45 %

The alchemist's homunculus was his greatest creation.

Idiomatic Expressions for homunculus

• Phrase: homunculus argument
  Meaning: a philosophical argument that questions the existence of a self or consciousness
  Usage: The philosopher presented a homunculus argument to challenge the idea of a unified self.