adjective
humanoid
HYOO-muh-noyd
Humanoid (adjective) means having a form or characteristics similar to a human being. Example: “The robot had a humanoid shape with arms and legs.”
adjective
1
Having a form or characteristics similar to a human being.
"The robot had a humanoid shape with arms and legs."
"The film features a humanoid alien species."
noun
1
A being that looks or behaves like a human without being one.
"The scientists built a humanoid capable of walking and talking."
"In the story, humanoids serve as household assistants."
How to use humanoid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that looks or acts human-like without being fully human — often a robot, alien, or android.
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Word forms
- Plural
- humanoids
- Comparative
- more humanoid
- Superlative
- most humanoid
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Etymology
From human plus the suffix -oid, meaning "resembling."
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What does “humanoid” mean?
The word “humanoid” means having a form or characteristics similar to a human being. In plain terms, something that looks or acts human-like without being fully human — often a robot, alien, or android.
How do you pronounce “humanoid”?
“Humanoid” is pronounced HYOO-muh-noyd (/ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “humanoid” in a sentence?
Here is “humanoid” used in a sentence: “The robot had a humanoid shape with arms and legs.”
What is another word for “humanoid”?
Words with a similar meaning to “humanoid” include anthropoid.
What part of speech is “humanoid”?
Depending on how it is used, “humanoid” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “humanoid” have?
“Humanoid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a form or characteristics similar to a human being.
