transhuman
- noun
- /trænshumən/
- Jargon
- Boom, you will be a transhuman Cyborg lumberjack with bionic limbs.
Examples
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Many believe that a transhuman could revolutionize our understanding of human limits and capabilities.
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"Speaking as an evolved Transhuman, I applaud this very entertaining, intelligent, and thought-provoking journey to the edges of humanity.
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The documentary explored how a transhuman can enhance their physical abilities using cutting-edge technology.
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As a self-identified transhuman, she embraced various technologies to improve her cognitive functions.
Synonyms
A person with part of their body replaced or helped by machines
A person with much greater strength or powers than normal people
A future person whose body and mind are changed by advanced technology
How Enhanced
Surface Forms
Morphology
transhuman = transhuman (transparent) = trans + human
The noun is a conversion of the adjective 'transhuman', and the adjective itself is transparently built from trans- + human.
Etymology
The word transhuman comes from trans- 'beyond' and human 'human'. So, used as a noun it can mean a person whose body or mind has been greatly enhanced beyond normal human abilities by advanced technology.