Definition of HUMAN

human

Meanings

Plural: humans

Noun

  • any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
  • A highly intelligent and mostly hairless ape; the most abundant species of primate (Homo sapiens).
  • A human as contrasted from superficially similar but typically more powerful humanoid creatures; a member of the human race.
  • A highly intelligent and mostly hairless ape; the most abundant species of primate (Homo sapiens).
  • A term of address for any human, often implying the listener's species is their only noteworthy trait.
  • A highly intelligent and mostly hairless ape; the most abundant species of primate (Homo sapiens).
  • Any hominid of the genus Homo.

Adjective

  • characteristic of humanity
    • "human nature"
  • relating to a person
    • "the experiment was conducted on 6 monkeys and 2 human subjects"
  • having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings
    • "human beings"
    • "the human body"
    • "human kindness"
    • "human frailty"

Adj

  • Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
  • Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

Verb

  • To behave as or become, or to cause to behave as or become, a human.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Middle English humaigne, humayne, humain, from Middle French humain, from Old French humain, umain (“of or belonging to man”, adjective), from Latin hūmānus m (“of man, human”, adjective); see there for further details. Spelling human has been predominant since the early 18th century. Not etymologically related to man.

Synonyms

agent, being, bloak, bloke, body, buddy, cunt, featherless biped, fellow, finger, gink, guy, homo, Homo sapien, human, human being, humanize, individual, lede, man, mannish, mennish, naked ape, pal, person, sapien, sapiens, soul, talakawa, wight

Antonyms

inhuman, nonhuman, unhuman

Scrabble Score: 10

human is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
human is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
human is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

human is a valid Words With Friends word