Superhuman | Definition of superhuman by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of SUPERHUMAN

1

: being above the human : divine <superhuman beings>

2

: exceeding normal human power, size, or capability : herculean <a superhuman effort> <superhuman strength>; also : having such power, size, or capability

— su·per·hu·man·i·ty \-hyü-ˈma-nə-tē, -yü-\ noun

— su·per·hu·man·ly \-ˈhyü-mən-lē, -ˈyü-\ adverb

— su·per·hu·man·ness \-mən-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of SUPERHUMAN

1633

Related to SUPERHUMAN

Synonyms: magical, miraculous, phenomenal, preternatural, supernatural, supernormal, transcendent, transcendental, uncanny, unearthly

Rhymes with SUPERHUMAN

antihuman, catechumen, protohuman

Definition of SUPERHUMAN for Kids

: going beyond normal human power, size, or ability

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