human

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

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

Noun

1. The tallest, most abundant and most intelligent of the primates; Homo sapiens.
2. The tallest, most abundant and most intelligent of the primates; Homo sapiens.
3. The tallest, most abundant and most intelligent of the primates; Homo sapiens.
4. Any hominid of the genus Homo.

Verb

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

Koppelteken as

hu‧man

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈhjuː.mən/

Etimologie (Engels)

From Late Middle English humayne, humain, from Middle French humain, from Old French humain, umain, from Latin hūmānus m (“of or belonging to a man, human, humane”, adjective), from homo, with unclear ū. Spelling human has been predominant since the early 18th century. Not etymologically related to man.

Sinne

Sometimes the human soul is conceived not in human but in animal form .

While later works make her specifically human , she retains her magical powers .