Definitions
- Describing the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, such as animals, objects, or natural phenomena. - Referring to the representation of non-human entities in a human-like form or with human-like qualities. - Talking about the interpretation of non-human actions or events in terms of human motives or emotions.
- Describing the act of attributing human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities. - Referring to the process of giving human-like qualities or features to something that is not human. - Talking about the transformation of non-human entities into human-like forms or representations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve attributing human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities.
- 2Both words describe the representation of non-human entities in a human-like form or with human-like qualities.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about the interpretation of non-human actions or events in terms of human motives or emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Anthropomorphism is a noun, while anthropomorphization is also a noun but with a different suffix.
- 2Usage: Anthropomorphism is more commonly used and recognized in English language and literature.
- 3Focus: Anthropomorphism emphasizes the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, while anthropomorphization focuses on the act or process of giving human-like qualities or features to something that is not human.
- 4Representation: Anthropomorphism often refers to the portrayal of non-human entities in a human-like form or with human-like qualities, while anthropomorphization can also encompass the transformation of non-human entities into human-like forms or representations.
- 5Connotation: Anthropomorphism is generally neutral or positive, while anthropomorphization can sometimes carry a negative connotation, suggesting a distortion or exaggeration of non-human entities.
Remember this!
Anthropomorphism and anthropomorphization both involve attributing human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities. However, anthropomorphism is more commonly used and recognized, and it emphasizes the representation of non-human entities in a human-like form or with human-like qualities. On the other hand, anthropomorphization focuses on the act or process of giving human-like qualities or features to something that is not human, and it can also include the transformation of non-human entities into human-like forms. While anthropomorphism is generally neutral or positive, anthropomorphization can sometimes carry a negative connotation, suggesting a distortion or exaggeration of non-human entities.
