anthropomorphousness

Definition

The quality or state of having human form, characteristics, or attributes; the degree to which something displays or possesses human-like qualities or appearances.

Example Usage

The anthropomorphousness of the robot's design made it easier for elderly patients to interact with it naturally.

Origin

anthropomorphous (from anthropo- and -morphous, having the form of) + -ness (state/quality suffix)

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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