Superman Definition
so͝opər-măn
supermen
noun
supermen
In the philosophy of Nietzsche, an idealized superior, dominating human being, regarded as the goal of the evolutionary struggle for survival.
Webster's New World
A man having apparently superhuman powers.
Webster's New World
(plural supermans) A motorcycling stunt in which the rider releases both hands from the handlebars in mid-air.
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Synonyms:
- ubermensch
- demigod
- zen
- window pane
- pane
- dot
- Lucy in the sky with diamonds
- loony toons
- elvis
- acid
- dose
- battery-acid
- back breaker
pronoun
A fictional superhero of DC Comics whose superpowers usually include the ability to fly, super strength, and extreme speed.
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Other Word Forms of Superman
Noun
Singular:
superman
Plural:
supermans, supermenOrigin of Superman
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A calque of German Ãœbermensch; super- +"Ž man. Compare overman. The sense of "person of extraordinary powers" was reinforced by the character Superman.
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Translation of German Übermensch über- super- Mensch man
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
First published in June 1938.
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