Lycanthrope

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ.kænˌθroʊp/

Definitions of lycanthrope

noun a person who believes that they can transform into a wolf or a human-wolf hybrid

Example Sentences

A1 A lycanthrope is a mythical creature that can transform into a wolf.

A2 The villagers were terrified of the lycanthrope that was said to roam the forest.

B1 In folklore, a lycanthrope is often portrayed as a human who can change into a wolf-like creature.

B2 The movie depicted the struggle of a lycanthrope trying to control his transformations.

C1 The novel delves into the psychological aspects of being a lycanthrope and the impact it has on relationships.

C2 The lycanthrope in the story symbolizes the duality of human nature and the battle between good and evil.

Examples of lycanthrope in a Sentence

formal The folklore of a lycanthrope has been a subject of study for many anthropologists.

informal I heard a rumor that Bob might be a lycanthrope, but I don't believe it.

slang Don't be ridiculous, there's no way she's a lycanthrope!

figurative His temper was like that of a lycanthrope, changing suddenly and unpredictably.

Grammatical Forms of lycanthrope

• past tense: lycanthroped
• plural: lycanthropes
• comparative: more lycanthropic
• superlative: most lycanthropic
• present tense: lycanthropes
• future tense: will lycanthrope
• perfect tense: have lycanthroped
• continuous tense: are lycanthroping
• singular: lycanthrope
• positive degree: lycanthropic
• infinitive: to lycanthrope
• gerund: lycanthroping
• participle: lycanthroped

Origin and Evolution of lycanthrope

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'lycanthrope' originated from Greek mythology, where 'lykos' means wolf and 'anthropos' means human. It refers to a creature that can transform from human to wolf.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to werewolves in folklore, the term 'lycanthrope' has evolved to also encompass individuals who believe they can transform into wolves or other animals, as well as in the context of mental illness known as clinical lycanthropy.