superanimal

English

Alternative forms

  • super-animal

Etymology

From super- +‎ animal.

Adjective

superanimal (comparative more superanimal, superlative most superanimal)

  1. (rare) Of human attributes, faculties, etc.; in regards to the intellectual, moral, or spiritual side of humans, in contrast to both the physical and instinctive.
  2. Of animals or their characteristics, transcending those that are typical of animals.

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