Which term means 'resembling a man'?

Which term means 'resembling a man'?

• A. Android
• B. Andrology
• C. Andropathy
• D. Anemia

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of how word parts convey meaning. The part for man is andr- (andro-), coming from Greek andros; the suffix -oid means "like" or "resembling." Put together, android means "man-like" or "resembling a man." In everyday use, android often refers to a robot with a human-like form, which echoes that sense of resemblance. The other terms use different endings: andrology is the study of male health, andropathy refers to diseases of men, and anemia is a condition of having too few red blood cells. So the term meaning "resembling a man" is android.

This question tests understanding of how word parts convey meaning. The part for man is andr- (andro-), coming from Greek andros; the suffix -oid means "like" or "resembling." Put together, android means "man-like" or "resembling a man." In everyday use, android often refers to a robot with a human-like form, which echoes that sense of resemblance. The other terms use different endings: andrology is the study of male health, andropathy refers to diseases of men, and anemia is a condition of having too few red blood cells. So the term meaning "resembling a man" is android.