superhuman
Americanadjective
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above or beyond what is human; having a higher nature or greater powers than humans have.
a superhuman being.
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exceeding ordinary human power, achievement, experience, etc..
a superhuman effort.
adjective
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having powers above and beyond those of mankind
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exceeding normal human ability or experience
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of superhuman
From the New Latin word superhūmānus, dating back to 1625–35. See super-, human
Example Sentences
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They are "gambling with our lives", he said, "these will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“The AIs are superhuman, i.e., better than I am at writing code,” Gates said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
My third and most important objection: Investors aren’t superhuman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
"What we're doing here is a superhuman attempt to keep everyone safe," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Then, with superhuman gruntings and bubblings, my eyes starting from their sockets, I levered the great weight.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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