Humanized: meaning, definitions and examples

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humanized

 

[ ˈhjuːmənʌɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotion, interaction

Humanized refers to the process of making something more relatable to humans by attributing human-like qualities or characteristics to it. This term is often applied in various fields, including technology, art, and psychology, where the aim is to foster empathy or connection. For example, in artificial intelligence, systems are humanized to improve user experience, making interactions feel more natural. The humanization of concepts can enhance understanding and engagement.

Synonyms

empathetic, personalized, relatable

Examples of usage

  • The humanized design of the robot makes it more approachable.
  • Her storytelling style humanized the historical figures.
  • The advertisement effectively humanized its brand image.

Translations

Translations of the word "humanized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humanizado

🇮🇳 मानवीकरण किया हुआ

🇩🇪 humanisiert

🇮🇩 dihumanisasi

🇺🇦 гуманізований

🇵🇱 humanizowany

🇯🇵 人間的な

🇫🇷 humanisé

🇪🇸 humanizado

🇹🇷 insanlaştırılmış

🇰🇷 인간화된

🇸🇦 مُشَخَّص

🇨🇿 humanizovaný

🇸🇰 humanizovaný

🇨🇳 人性化的

🇸🇮 humaniziran

🇮🇸 mannúðga

🇰🇿 адамдандырылған

🇬🇪 ადამიანური

🇦🇿 insanlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 humanizado

Etymology

The term 'humanized' is derived from the root word 'human,' which has its origins in the Latin word 'humanus,' meaning 'human, humane, or cultured.' The transition from 'human' to 'humanize' took place in the late Middle Ages, as the term was adopted in various contexts to denote the act of making something more human or relatable. The suffix '-ize' indicates the action or process of causing a change. In the 21st century, 'humanized' has gained significant traction in discussions around technology, particularly in user interface design and artificial intelligence, where creating a more human-centric experience is crucial for achieving better interaction and connection.