Overhumans

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals regarded as transcending normal human limitations either intellectually, morally, or physically; beings who surpass ordinary mankind in power or achievement; concepts of superior entities in philosophical or speculative contexts
2. Entities conceived as exceeding standard human capacities through exceptional qualities or enhancements; superior persons embodying advanced abilities or virtues; figures representing an idealized evolution beyond ordinary humanity
3. Persons or beings believed to rise above conventional human traits by virtue of extraordinary mental, ethical, or physical characteristics; advanced or exalted humans in philosophical doctrines; representations of ultimate human potential or mastery

Etymology: "Overhumans" is the plural of "overhuman," which is formed from the prefix "over-" (meaning beyond or excessive) and "human," and it is best known from the German "Übermensch." That German word, meaning roughly "superman" or "beyond-man," was used by Friedrich Nietzsche in his philosophy, where it described a person who creates their own values and surpasses conventional morality. The English "overhuman" is a translation-era coinage built from ordinary English parts rather than an inherited or ancient term. Its plural simply applies the regular "-s" ending to the noun. The word therefore reads literally as "those who are over the human," which is the same logic as older English compounds like "overlord" or "overseer."

Synonyms: superhumans, transhumans, posthumans, enhanced humans, augmented humans

Antonyms: humans, underhumans, mortals