noun
- plural of hominization; the evolutionary process by which human characteristics developed in primate ancestors, or the process of becoming human
Usage: formal; scientific; anthropology
Examples
- The hominizations of early primate species occurred over millions of years.
- Scientists study hominizations to understand how modern humans evolved from earlier ancestors.
- The fossil record provides evidence of multiple hominizations across different hominin lineages.
- Hominizations involved the development of bipedalism, larger brains, and tool use.
- Researchers debate the timeline and mechanisms of hominizations in human prehistory.