- superhuman
- Above man. Having powers beyond those of man. <b></b>See irresistible superhuman cause.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
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superhuman — 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 cap … New Collegiate Dictionary
superhuman — su|per|hu|man [ ,supər hjumən ] adjective superhuman qualities are much greater and more impressive than those of an ordinary person: superhuman strength With a superhuman effort, Will managed to control his temper … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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