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  3. /human-like

human-like

UK/'hjuːmən-laɪk/US

Definitions

adj.

Resembling a human in form or behavior.

似人类的,类人的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
humanearth, ground, low; (extended) human; moist
+
-likein the manner of
=human-like

human + -like = resembling a human. Common of robots, AI, and animals.

Root hum still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The robot had eerily human-like facial expressions.

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