SportsAugust 16, 2026

superhuman

SOO-per-hyoo-mun

Definition

Having or showing qualities, abilities, or achievements that exceed the limits of normal human capability.

Etymology

The word is a 19th-century English formation combining the Latin prefix 'super-' (above, beyond) with 'human' from the Latin 'humanus', describing someone who transcends the ordinary nature of people.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Bob Cousy’s extraordinary basketball skills, which appeared so skillful and precise that they defied typical human limits.

Opinion | Vivid boyhood memories of celebrating ‘Bob Cousy Day’

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The Boston Globe

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