adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ sü-p ə r- ' hyü-m ə n, - ' yü-
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- ' ma-n ə -t ē , -yü- \ noun
– su · per · hu · man · ly \ - ' hyü-m ə n-l ē , - ' yü- \ adverb
– su · per · hu · man · ness \ -m ə n-n ə s \ noun