Main Entry:

su·per·hu·man

Pronunciation:

\ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən, -ˈyü-\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1633

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