What is another word for physicomorphism?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪzɪkˌɒmɔːfˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Physicomorphism refers to the tendency to attribute human characteristics to non-human objects or natural phenomena. There are several synonyms for this term, including anthropomorphism, personification, and zoomorphism. Anthropomorphism specifically refers to attributing human characteristics to animals or deities, while personification generally applies to inanimate objects or abstract concepts. Zoomorphism, on the other hand, refers to the attribution of animal characteristics to non-animal beings or objects. Other synonyms for physicomorphism include animism, where natural forces or objects are believed to have spirits or consciousness, and pathetic fallacy, where human emotions are projected onto nature. All of these synonyms describe the tendency to imbue the non-human world with human qualities.

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