anthropomorphic

Main Entry: an·thro·po·mor·phic
Pronunciation: "an(t)-thr&-p&-'mor-fik
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin anthropomorphus of human form, from Greek anthrOpomorphos, from anthrOp- + -morphos -morphous
1 : described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes <anthropomorphic deities>
2 : ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman things <anthropomorphic supernaturalism>
- an·thro·po·mor·phi·cal·ly  /-fi-k(&-)lE/ adverb

Do Dogs Laugh?

Is it possible? When we say our animals are like us in their actions (Look, she's laughing!"), we anthropomorphize them. That is, we attribute human form or personality to something not human. But have you ever wondered if dogs really DO laugh? Click on the above link and decide for yourself.

 

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