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Superhuman vs Antaean - What's the difference?

superhuman | antaean |

As adjectives the difference between superhuman and antaean

is that superhuman is beyond what is possible for a human being while Antaean is relating to Antaeus, a half-giant slain by Hercules in Greek mythology.

As a noun superhuman

is a human being with remarkable abilities.

superhuman

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Beyond what is possible for a human being.
  • *
    • No doubt, Jane thought, the rider, in his almost superhuman power of foresight, saw behind the horizon the dark, lengthening shadows that were soon to crowd and gloom over him and her and little Fay.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A human being with remarkable abilities.
  • A fictional human being with superpowers.

    • antaean

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to (Antaeus), a half-giant slain by Hercules in Greek mythology.
  • Having superhuman strength, resembling that of Antaeus.

    • References

    * English eponyms