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
- superhumanity noun
- superhumanly adverb
- superhumanness noun
Etymology
Origin of superhuman
From the New Latin word superhūmānus, dating back to 1625–35. See super-, human
Example Sentences
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These microscopic robots manipulate matter on atomic levels, giving superhuman abilities such as enhanced speed and the ability to see in the dark.
From BBC
OpenAI’s ascendance has drawn scrutiny from some AI safety groups, critics of Silicon Valley’s quest for superhuman intelligence and the startup’s business foes.
Nobody expected Johnson - or any of his team-mates - to scale those same superhuman heights as Bale, but the former Real Madrid superstar's retirement in January 2023 created a void.
From BBC
The core group is facing a relentless grind, racing to keep pace with a seemingly endless cycle of disruption in pursuit of systems with superhuman intelligence.
Similar, yet clearly distinct, the two share a flair for the dramatic and an energy that feels almost superhuman.
From Los Angeles Times
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