homunculus (Meaning)
homunculus (n)
a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
a tiny fully formed individual that (according to the discredited theory of preformation) is supposed to be present in the sperm cell
homunculus (n.)
A little man; a dwarf; a manikin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of homunculus
homunculus Sentence Examples
- Alchemists believed that the homunculus, a miniature human, could be created from base materials.
- The concept of the homunculus was central to Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein."
- The medieval philosopher Paracelsus claimed to have successfully created a homunculus from human sperm.
- Some scientists believe that the homunculus is a representation of the self in the brain.
- The homunculus is often depicted as a small, fully formed person residing within the head.
- The idea of the homunculus as an internal observer has been challenged by cognitive scientists.
- The homunculus has inspired countless works of fiction, from "Gulliver's Travels" to "The Matrix."
- Medical researchers are investigating whether the homunculus can help us understand consciousness.
- The homunculus has been used as a metaphor for the human psyche and subjective experience.
- The concept of the homunculus continues to fascinate and intrigue scientists, philosophers, and artists alike.
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a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal, a tiny fully formed individual that (according to the discredited theory of preformati
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Alchemists believed that the homunculus, a miniature human, could be created from base materials.
The concept of the homunculus was central to Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein."
The medieval philosopher Paracelsus claimed to have successfully created a homunculus from human sperm.
Some scientists believe that the homunculus is a representation of the self in the brain.
