posthuman

American  

[pohst-hyoo-muhn] / ˈpoʊstˌhyu mən /

noun

plural

posthumans

1. a member of a species evolved from humanity.

2. the posthuman, a theoretical, critical, or philosophical position that decenters humans, especially as a static and united whole.

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adjective

1. relating to or regarding a hypothetical or fictional species that could, theoretically, evolve from humanity.

2. relating to or denoting perspectives that decenter humans, especially as a static and united whole.

Other Word Forms

• posthumanism noun
• posthumanist noun
• posthumanity noun

Example Sentences

The evolution from transhuman to posthuman—a new state or species rather than merely an enhanced or augmented one—has been envisioned and funded by Thiel and others, who don’t merely want to extend human lives, but to radically transform them.

From Slate

It’s a celestial tondo of the posthuman, a portal to the angels or their digital avatars.

From New York Times

Eventually, then, after these posthuman beings appear on the scene, the remaining members of Homo sapiens die out.

From Salon

This would be terminal extinction but not final extinction, since Homo sapiens would have left behind a successor: this newly created posthuman species.

From Salon

Transhumanists hope that by responsible use of science, technology, and other rational means we shall eventually manage to become posthuman, beings with vastly greater capacities than present human beings have.

From Salon