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anthropopathy

an·thro·pop·a·thy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thruh-pop-uh-thee]
    • /ˌæn θrəˈpɒp ə θi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thruh-pop-uh-thee]
    • /ˌæn θrəˈpɒp ə θi/

Definitions of anthropopathy word

  • noun anthropopathy the attribution of human passions, etc, to a deity, object, etc 3
  • noun anthropopathy the attributing of human feelings and passions to a god, animal, etc. 3
  • noun anthropopathy ascription of human passions or feelings to a being or beings not human, especially to a deity. 1
  • noun anthropopathy The attribution of human emotions to a god. 1

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Origin of anthropopathy

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Medieval Latin anthrōpopatheia < Greek anthrōpopátheia humanness. See anthropo-, -pathy

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Parts of speech for Anthropopathy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anthropopathy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

anthropopathy usage trend in Literature

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