| word | humanoid |
|---|---|
| definition | Looking or acting like a human. |
| eg_sentence | We slowly learn that most of Dr. Bennell's friends have been replaced by humanoid substitutes that have emerged from pods. |
| explanation | A humanoid robot, sometimes called an android, is a robot that resembles a human. Accounts of the yeti, Sasquatch, and Bigfoot continue to fascinate us mainly because of their humanoid characteristics. The idea of creating a monstrous humanoid, such as the Jewish golem or Victor Frankenstein's creation, has intrigued us for centuries. “Humanoid Animation” is a standard for creating humanlike figures for video that lets the same figure be used in a variety of 3-D games—some of which have nothing but humanoids for characters |
| IPA | ˈhjuməˌnɔɪd |
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