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disanthropine

/ˌdɪsænˈθrɒpɪn/

To divest of human characteristics, interests, or associations. This verb is primarily used to describe the process of removing human-centric bias or stripping a subject of its human qualities to achieve a more objective or alien perspective.

Exemples

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The architect's goal was to disanthropine the structure, making it look like a natural geological formation rather than a building.

The architect aimed to remove human characteristics from the building so it would look like a natural rock formation.

2

In his latest treatise, the philosopher argues that we must disanthropine our ethics to properly respect the intrinsic value of the environment.

The philosopher suggests we should remove human-centered bias from our moral systems to better value nature.

3

If you disanthropine the story too much, the audience won't find any characters they can actually relate to.

If you take all the human elements out of the story, people won't be able to connect with the characters.

Famille de mots

Nom
disanthropination
Verb
disanthropine
Adjectif
disanthropinic
Apparenté
disanthrope
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Dis' (remove) + 'Anthro' (human). You are 'dis-ing' the 'human' out of the subject.

Quiz rapide

The scientist's primary goal was to ________ the data to ensure that human emotion didn't cloud the results.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : disanthropine

Exemples

1

The architect's goal was to disanthropine the structure, making it look like a natural geological formation rather than a building.

everyday

The architect aimed to remove human characteristics from the building so it would look like a natural rock formation.

2

In his latest treatise, the philosopher argues that we must disanthropine our ethics to properly respect the intrinsic value of the environment.

formal

The philosopher suggests we should remove human-centered bias from our moral systems to better value nature.

3

If you disanthropine the story too much, the audience won't find any characters they can actually relate to.

informal

If you take all the human elements out of the story, people won't be able to connect with the characters.

4

The objective of the research is to disanthropine the observation of animal behavior to avoid the pitfalls of anthropomorphism.

academic

The study's goal is to strip human-like interpretations from animal behavior to prevent biased results.

5

Critics worry that the new corporate policy will disanthropine the workplace, treating employees as mere data points.

business

Critics are concerned the company policy will remove the human element from work, treating staff like numbers.

Famille de mots

Nom
disanthropination
Verb
disanthropine
Adjectif
disanthropinic
Apparenté
disanthrope

Collocations courantes

disanthropine the perspective to remove human bias from one's viewpoint
disanthropine nature to view nature without human interference or interpretation
attempt to disanthropine an effort to strip away human qualities
disanthropine the narrative to take human-centric elements out of a story
tendency to disanthropine a habit of removing the human element

Phrases Courantes

disanthropine the world

to view the world as if humans were not part of it

a disanthropinic approach

a method that purposefully ignores human influence

effort to disanthropine

a conscious move to remove human traits

Souvent confondu avec

disanthropine vs dehumanize

Dehumanize usually implies a cruel or degrading removal of rights, while disanthropine is more philosophical or scientific, referring to the removal of human bias.

disanthropine vs misanthropic

Misanthropic describes a hatred of humankind, whereas disanthropine is a verb describing the act of stripping human traits from a concept.

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Notes d'usage

This is an extremely rare and high-level academic or literary term. It is used almost exclusively in philosophy, advanced ecology, or literary criticism to discuss removing human-centric viewpoints.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners might confuse it with 'disanthropize' or assume it means 'to hate people.' It should not be used in casual conversation as it may not be understood.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Dis' (remove) + 'Anthro' (human). You are 'dis-ing' the 'human' out of the subject.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek 'anthropos' (human) with the Latin-derived prefix 'dis-' (expressing negation or removal) and the suffix '-ine'.

Modèles grammaticaux

transitive verb often used in the passive voice regular conjugation (disanthropined, disanthropining)
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Contexte culturel

The term is relevant in contemporary discussions about the 'Anthropocene' and the ethical need to consider the world beyond a human-centered framework.

Quiz rapide

The scientist's primary goal was to ________ the data to ensure that human emotion didn't cloud the results.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : disanthropine

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

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Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

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A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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