humanoid
Definition
- Noun:
- A robot or artificial being with human form: A humanoid is a machine or automaton designed to look and often move like a human being. It typically has a head, torso, two arms, and two legs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The research team unveiled a new humanoid capable of walking up stairs.
- In science fiction, humanoids are often depicted as servants or explorers.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term "humanoid" can function adjectivally to describe something having human characteristics.
- The archaeologists discovered a statue of a humanoid figure with wings.
- The alien in the story was described as humanoid in shape.
Variants and Related Words
- Humanoid (Adjective): Having an appearance or character resembling that of a human.
- The creature had a vaguely humanoid silhouette.
Synonyms
- Android: An automaton in human form. (Often implies a male appearance.)
- Robot: A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.
- Automaton: A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being.
Related Phrases
- Humanoid robot: The most common compound term, specifying a robot with a human-like form.
- Humanoid robots are being developed for customer service roles.
Noun
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an automaton that resembles a human being
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