adj Uncommon

superhuman

Superhuman (adj) means Beyond ordinary human ability or strength. Example: “It took superhuman patience to sit through that meeting.”

adj

Beyond ordinary human ability or strength.

"It took superhuman patience to sit through that meeting."

"The rescue required superhuman strength to lift the wreckage."

How to use superhuman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGreater than what a normal person could do.

Common pairings

superhuman strength superhuman effort superhuman patience

more superhuman comparative, superhumans plural, most superhuman superlative

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From Medieval Latin superhumanus, from super- ("above") + humanus ("human").

Origin: Medieval Latin

human suman Truman Hanuman inhuman

What does “superhuman” mean?

The word “superhuman” means beyond ordinary human ability or strength. In plain terms, greater than what a normal person could do.

How do you use “superhuman” in a sentence?

Here is “superhuman” used in a sentence: “It took superhuman patience to sit through that meeting.”

What part of speech is “superhuman”?

“Superhuman” is an adjective.

Where does the word “superhuman” come from?

The word “superhuman” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin superhumanus, from super- ("above") + humanus ("human").

Is “superhuman” a common word?

“Superhuman” is an uncommon word in modern English.