What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
humaniform
Example
The robot was designed with a humaniform shape to make it more relatable to humans. [humaniform: adjective]
Example
The alien had a humaniform body structure, with two arms and two legs. [humaniform: noun]
humanoid
Example
The science fiction movie featured a humanoid alien race that resembled humans in many ways. [humanoid: adjective]
Example
The humanoid robot was programmed to interact with humans in a natural way. [humanoid: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Humanoid is more commonly used than humaniform in everyday language, especially in science fiction and fantasy contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between humaniform and humanoid?
Both humaniform and humanoid are formal terms that are typically used in technical or scientific contexts.
