C1 noun Littéraire

superanthropent

/ˌsuːpərænˈθrəpənt/

A hypothetical or evolutionary being that possesses intellectual, physical, or spiritual capabilities far exceeding those of the current human species. It is often used in philosophical and science-fiction contexts to describe the next stage of human development through technology or evolution.

Exemples

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1

In the novel, the protagonist encounters a superanthropent that has lived for five centuries.

In the novel, the protagonist encounters a superanthropent that has lived for five centuries.

2

Legislators are debating the legal rights that should be afforded to a biological superanthropent.

Legislators are debating the legal rights that should be afforded to a biological superanthropent.

3

My brother thinks he's a superanthropent just because he can solve a Rubik's cube in ten seconds.

My brother thinks he's a superanthropent just because he can solve a Rubik's cube in ten seconds.

Famille de mots

Nom
superanthropent
Verb
superanthropize
Adverbe
superanthropically
Adjectif
superanthropic
Apparenté
superanthropism
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Astuce mémo

Break it down into three parts: 'Super' (above), 'Anthro' (human), and 'ent' (entity). It is an entity that exists above the human level.

Quiz rapide

The philosopher argued that the advent of artificial intelligence would lead to the rise of the ______, a being no longer bound by biological limitations.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

In the novel, the protagonist encounters a superanthropent that has lived for five centuries.

everyday

In the novel, the protagonist encounters a superanthropent that has lived for five centuries.

2

Legislators are debating the legal rights that should be afforded to a biological superanthropent.

formal

Legislators are debating the legal rights that should be afforded to a biological superanthropent.

3

My brother thinks he's a superanthropent just because he can solve a Rubik's cube in ten seconds.

informal

My brother thinks he's a superanthropent just because he can solve a Rubik's cube in ten seconds.

4

The transition from the modern human to the superanthropent represents a singularity in evolutionary biology.

academic

The transition from the modern human to the superanthropent represents a singularity in evolutionary biology.

5

The tech firm's ultimate vision is to augment employees until they reach the status of a superanthropent.

business

The tech firm's ultimate vision is to augment employees until they reach the status of a superanthropent.

Famille de mots

Nom
superanthropent
Verb
superanthropize
Adverbe
superanthropically
Adjectif
superanthropic
Apparenté
superanthropism

Collocations courantes

evolutionary superanthropent evolutionary superanthropent
technological superanthropent technological superanthropent
superanthropent consciousness superanthropent consciousness
emergent superanthropent emergent superanthropent
hypothetical superanthropent hypothetical superanthropent

Phrases Courantes

the age of the superanthropent

the age of the superanthropent

beyond the superanthropent

beyond the superanthropent

rise of the superanthropent

rise of the superanthropent

Souvent confondu avec

superanthropent vs anthropologist

An anthropologist is a scientist who studies humans, whereas a superanthropent is an evolved being beyond a human.

superanthropent vs superhuman

Superhuman often refers to powers or strength within human limits, while superanthropent implies a structural or evolutionary change.

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Notes d'usage

This term is rare and predominantly found in speculative philosophy, high-concept science fiction, or transhumanist literature. It should be used when discussing a total shift in human nature rather than just minor physical improvements.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may confuse the suffix '-ent' (indicating a being) with '-ic' (describing a quality). They might also misspell the 'anthro' root by omitting the 'h'.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down into three parts: 'Super' (above), 'Anthro' (human), and 'ent' (entity). It is an entity that exists above the human level.

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Origine du mot

Constructed from the Latin 'super' (above) and Greek 'anthropos' (human) combined with the Latin suffix '-ent' (one who is).

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: superanthropents can be used as an attributive noun
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Contexte culturel

The concept draws heavily from Nietzsche’s philosophical 'Übermensch' and 21st-century Silicon Valley transhumanist movements.

Quiz rapide

The philosopher argued that the advent of artificial intelligence would lead to the rise of the ______, a being no longer bound by biological limitations.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

turn

A1

To move your body or an object so that it faces a different direction. It also means to change the direction you are moving, such as when walking or driving.

play

A1

To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious or practical purpose. It is also used to describe participating in a sport or performing music on an instrument.

live

A1

To have your home in a particular place or to exist as a living being. It is commonly used to describe where someone resides or the state of being alive.

happen

A1

To take place or occur, often without being planned or by chance. It describes an event or situation that comes into existence at a particular time.

lose

A1

To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.

include

A1

To make someone or something part of a larger group, set, or list. It describes when one thing contains another thing as a component or member.

change

A1

To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.

watch

A1

To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.

speak

A1

To use your voice to say words or have a conversation with another person. It also refers to the ability to communicate using a specific language.

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