anthropoid

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἀνθρωποειδής (anthrōpoeidḗs). By surface analysis, anthrop- +‎ -oid. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ === Adjective === anthropoid (comparative more anthropoid, superlative most anthropoid) Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance. (anatomy, in pelvimetry) Of the pelvis, having an anteroposterior diameter equal or exceeding the transverse diameter. Having characteristics of an ape. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === anthropoid (plural anthropoids) An anthropoid animal. ==== Translations ==== === See also === humanoid === Further reading === “anthropoid”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.