subhuman Meaning & Definition
What Does Subhuman Mean?
As an adjective, subhuman means Less than human; lacking the characteristics or value of a human. As asserted of humans. It can also mean As asserted of humans. As a noun, it means Any sentient creature that is subhuman. As a noun, it means Anything which is less than human.
Quick Facts About Subhuman
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /[sʌbˈhjuːmən]/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | unfit, infrahuman and lessperson |
| Antonyms | superhuman |
| Plural | subhumans |
| Comparative / superlative | more subhuman, most subhuman |
Subhuman Definition (Adjective)
- Less than human; lacking the characteristics or value of a human.
As asserted of humans.
A secret to Nazi power was that anyone from the ingroup could be turned upon and labeled as subhuman scum when some alleged Jewish ancestry was suddenly "discovered".
- As asserted of humans.
A secret to Nazi power was that anyone from the ingroup could be turned upon and labeled as subhuman scum when some alleged Jewish ancestry was suddenly "discovered".
- As asserted of animals, robots, etc.
We say dolphin intelligence is subhuman; I suspect dolphins say our intelligence is subdolphin.
Subhuman as a Noun
- Any sentient creature that is subhuman.
- A man who ranks at the bottom percentile or decile of the PSL scale or in SMV; a truecel.
Noun
- Anything which is less than human.
Adjective
- Less than human; lacking characteristics of a human.
To say he is subhuman is to make a grave insult; whether to him or to humanity is the question.
Synonyms of Subhuman
Subhuman synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Subhuman
Subhuman in a Sentence
A secret to Nazi power was that anyone from the ingroup could be turned upon and labeled as subhuman scum when some alleged Jewish ancestry was suddenly "discovered".
We say dolphin intelligence is subhuman; I suspect dolphins say our intelligence is subdolphin.
In the belief system of his day, chimpanzees were described as subhuman and asserted to be incapable of feeling pain.
To say he is subhuman is to make a grave insult; whether to him or to humanity is the question.
Word Forms & Grammar
subhuman (comparative more subhuman, superlative most subhuman)
subhuman (plural subhumans)
Words That Rhyme With Subhuman
Origin of Subhuman
From sub- + human.
How Do You Say Subhuman?
The standard pronunciation of subhuman is /[sʌbˈhjuːmən]/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Subhuman
Is subhuman an adjective or a noun?
Subhuman is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for subhuman?
You can replace subhuman with words such as unfit, infrahuman and lessperson. See the full list of subhuman synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of subhuman?
The opposite of subhuman is superhuman.
What is the plural of subhuman?
The plural of subhuman is subhumans.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of subhuman?
The comparative form is more subhuman and the superlative form is most subhuman.