Definition of HUMAN

human

Plural: humans

Noun

  • A person; a member of the species Homo sapiens.
  • any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
  • A highly intelligent ape with minimal body hair; the most abundant species of primate (Homo sapiens).
  • A highly intelligent ape with minimal body hair; 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 ape with minimal body hair; 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.
  • 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.

Examples

  • Even a HUMAN can sometimes be stumped by a simple two-letter word in Scrabble.
  • Humans share common ancestors with other apes.
  • To err is human; to forgive, divine.

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

homo, human being, man, featherless biped, human, humanize, mannish, mennish, naked ape, person

Antonyms

nonhuman, inhuman, unhuman

Scrabble Score: 10

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

human: valid Words With Friends Word