Definitions
- Describing the act of attributing human characteristics or behaviors to non-human entities, such as animals or objects. - Referring to the tendency to interpret or understand non-human phenomena in human terms. - Talking about the process of giving human-like qualities or emotions to something that is not human.
- Referring to the act of making something more human-like or relatable. - Describing the process of adding human qualities or characteristics to something that is not human. - Talking about the act of making something more compassionate, empathetic, or considerate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve attributing human qualities or characteristics to something that is not human.
- 2Both words can be used to make something more relatable or understandable.
- 3Both words can be used in various contexts, such as literature, art, or psychology.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Anthropomorphise specifically refers to attributing human characteristics to non-human entities, while humanize has a broader meaning and can refer to making something more compassionate or relatable.
- 2Scope: Anthropomorphise is often used in the context of animals or objects, while humanize can be applied to a wider range of subjects.
- 3Connotation: Anthropomorphise may have a more playful or imaginative connotation, while humanize can carry a more serious or empathetic tone.
- 4Usage: Anthropomorphise is less commonly used in everyday language compared to humanize, which is more widely recognized and understood.
Remember this!
Anthropomorphise and humanize both involve attributing human qualities to non-human entities. However, anthropomorphise specifically refers to giving human characteristics or behaviors to animals or objects, while humanize has a broader meaning and can also encompass making something more compassionate or relatable. Anthropomorphise is less commonly used and has a more playful connotation, while humanize is more widely recognized and carries a more serious tone.
