superhumanity
- noun
- /ˌsuːpərhjuːˈmænɪti/
- Some thinkers believe that striving for superhumanity can inspire people to achieve extraordinary things.
Examples
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The novel explores the potential for superhumanity through the use of advanced technology.
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The idea of superhumanity inspires many.
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She spoke of superhumanity as a philosophical ideal that humanity might one day approach.
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Her achievements in science reflect a level of superhumanity.
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Many believe that through advancements in technology, we may reach a state of superhumanity where human limitations are vastly transcended.
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The superhero genre often explores the concept of superhumanity, showcasing characters who possess abilities beyond ordinary human capabilities.
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In science fiction literature, superhumanity is often depicted as a future where humans enhance their abilities through genetic modification.
Synonyms
Going beyond normal limits in ability or quality
Being very surprising and impressive
How far something goes beyond normal limits
A quality that makes something seem very surprising or hard to believe
Having powers much greater than those of normal people
Being beyond ordinary human experience
A state where events seem caused by spirits or magic
A quality of being very surprising and seeming impossible
Being much better than anything else
Being very impressive and noticed by many people
A state of being very large or amazing that makes people feel wonder
A quality of being very different or much better than normal
Being extremely large, powerful, or important and making people feel amazed
A feeling that something is very impressive or hard to believe
Antonyms
How Extraordinary
Surface Forms
Morphology
superhumanity = superhuman (transparent) = superhuman + ity
The noun is a straightforward nominalization of the adjective 'superhuman' using the productive suffix '-ity' to indicate the state or quality.
Etymology
Superhumanity comes from the prefix super- meaning 'above' and humanity meaning 'human beings', so think of the 'super' in superman or superstar to imagine going beyond normal people. That's why superhumanity means the state of being beyond what is possible for a human.