Question 1 · Quick check
human
CEFRA2
/ˈhjuː.mən/
noun · adjective
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person rather than an animal or machine.
- 02
adjective
Relating to people or showing normal human qualities.
Examples
Air, like food, is a basic human need.
Freud's insights into human behavior led to him being honored as a profound thinker.
At a glance
Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- [ˈçju̟mən]
- [ˈçju̟mn̩]
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsHaving the nature or attributes of a human being.
A highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens).
adjective
Extra meaningOf or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
More examples
In contextThe battle was a turning point in human history.
She's only human, so give her a break!
To err is human; to forgive, divine.
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Origin
noun
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. Compare, and possibly related to man.