human
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adjective \ˈhyü-mən, ˈyü-\Definition of HUMAN
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of humans
2
: consisting of humans
3
a : having human form or attributes b : susceptible to or representative of the sympathies and frailties of human nature <such an inconsistency is very human — P. E. More>
— hu·man·ness \-mən-nəs\ noun
See Examples of HUMAN
- problems that have occurred throughout human history
- She is a very kind and human person.
- The dog's expression was almost human.
- The assembly line was a human machine.
- Everyone held hands and formed a human chain.
Origin of HUMAN
Middle English humain, from Anglo-French, from Latin humanus; akin to Latin homo human being — more at homage
First Known Use: 14th century
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2human
nounDefinition of HUMAN
— hu·man·like \-mən-ˌlīk\ adjective
Examples of HUMAN
- <humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide>
First Known Use of HUMAN
circa 1533
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