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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He named his firm Situational Awareness after the title of a lengthy essay he published in June 2024 arguing that effectively superhuman artificial intelligence could arrive as soon as 2027.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Musk said that Blindsight could, over time, not only bring back patients’ sight but also give them “perhaps superhuman vision.”
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Mothers had to follow a set of guidelines that required superhuman patience, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
In November, it changed its corporate name to Superhuman, reflecting what it called its “mission ... to unlock the superhuman potential in everyone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Before too long, a few seconds later maybe—because trying not to think about Brian turns me into a superhuman speed-walker—I’m standing in front of 225 Day Street.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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