Superhuman

Pronunciation: /suːpərˈhjuːmən/

Definitions of superhuman

adjective exceeding the normal limits of human power, size, or ability

Example Sentences

A1 He has superhuman strength.

A2 The superhero has superhuman abilities.

B1 The scientist created a serum that gave him superhuman powers.

B2 The alien had superhuman intelligence compared to humans.

C1 The cyborg possessed superhuman strength and agility.

C2 The demigod's powers were considered superhuman by mortal standards.

Examples of superhuman in a Sentence

formal The scientist was amazed by the superhuman strength displayed by the subject in the lab.

informal Did you see that basketball player make that shot? He's like a superhuman or something.

slang That guy is a total superhuman when it comes to gaming, he never loses.

figurative Her ability to forgive and move on from past grievances is like a superhuman power.

Grammatical Forms of superhuman

• past tense: superhumaned
• plural: superhumans
• comparative: more superhuman
• superlative: most superhuman
• present tense: superhuman
• future tense: will superhuman
• perfect tense: have superhumaned
• continuous tense: is superhumaning
• singular: superhuman
• positive degree: superhuman
• infinitive: to superhuman
• gerund: superhumaning
• participle: superhumaned

Origin and Evolution of superhuman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'superhuman' originated from the combination of the prefix 'super-' meaning above or beyond, and the word 'human' referring to our species.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe beings or abilities that surpassed those of regular humans, the term 'superhuman' has evolved to also encompass qualities such as exceptional strength, intelligence, or resilience in more modern contexts.