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Webster 1913 Edition


Superhuman

Suˊper-hu′man

,
Adj.
Above or beyond what is human; sometimes, divine;
as,
superhuman
strength;
superhuman
wisdom
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Superhuman

SUPERHU'MAN

,
Adj.
[super and human.] Above or beyond what is human; divine.

Definition 2024


superhuman

superhuman

English

Adjective

superhuman (comparative more superhuman, superlative most superhuman)

  1. Beyond what is possible for a human being.
    • 1912, Zane Grey, Riders of the Purple Sage, Chapter 15
      No doubt, Jane thought, the rider, in his almost superhuman power of foresight, saw behind the horizon the dark, lengthening shadows that were soon to crowd and gloom over him and her and little Fay.

Translations

Noun

superhuman (plural superhumans)

  1. A human being with remarkable abilities.
  2. A fictional human being with superpowers.