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Ascribing human attributes to a thing or being (not human), as to a deity (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Ascribing human attributes to a thing or being (not human), as to a deity (adjective)”? The solution is ANTHROPOMORPHIC, a 15-letter word built on the root MORPH (“shape, form”). It appeared in the October 5, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
ANTHROPOMORPHIC
********MORPH**MORPHmeans “shape, form”
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In a sentence

Gods were often given ANTHROPOMORPHIC characteristics in Greek mythology.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Ascribing human attributes to a thing or being (not human), as to a deity (adjective)” has the answer ANTHROPOMORPHIC (15 letters), built on the root MORPH, which means “shape, form”. Browse the full October 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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Branch of biology dealing with the forms and structure of animals and plants; part of grammar (noun) Profound change in form from one stage to the next in an organism's life (noun) Without definite form or specific shape; of no particular kind or character (adjective)
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