Monstrsus
Monstrsus is a term used in some strands of folklore studies, literary criticism, and worldbuilding to describe a class of beings or phenomena that combine disparate traits in ways that defy conventional taxonomy. The term is not standardized and its usage varies by author, but it is typically employed to discuss monsters that are more than merely physically abnormal and that embody hybrid or boundary-crossing concepts.
Etymology and usage notes: Monstrsus appears to be a coined neologism, likely derived from the English word
Definition and scope: In broad terms, a monstrsus exhibits composite anatomy or behavior that challenges boundaries—human-animal
Examples and framing: Because monstrsus is a generic label, examples appear across various fictional and analytical
See also: Monstrosity, Chimera, Hybridity, Otherness, Posthumanism.
References: There is no single authoritative definition; the term is used variably by different authors.