adjective
humanoid
HYOO-muh-noyd
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.
Word Forms
more humanoid comparative, humanoids plural, most humanoid superlative
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Etymology
From human plus the suffix -oid, meaning "resembling."