anthropopathism Meaning, Definition & Usage

An`thro*pop"a*thism, An`thro*pop"a*thy noun (Also<

• Anthropopathism
• Anthropopathy

)

Etymology

Gr. man + suffering, affection, passion, , , to suffer.

Definitions

1. The ascription of human feelings or passions to God, or to a polytheistic deity.

   In its recoil from the gross anthropopathy of the vulgar notions, it falls into the vacuum of absolute apathy. Hare.