human — a person; a member of the species Homo sapiens
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person; a member of the species Homo sapiens
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhjuːmən/
Example Sentences
- My robot vacuum is more reliable than any human - it never forgets to clean!
- The study focused on human behavior in social media.
- I'm only human - I can't survive on coffee alone, I need at least some cookies too!
human
NOUN[/ˈhjuːmən/]
a person; a member of the species Homo sapiens
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'humanus', which is related to 'humus' meaning 'earth' or 'ground'. The term encodes the concept of humans as beings originating from or connected to the earth.
Breakdown
humus (earth, ground) + -anus (adjective suffix) = humanus (of or pertaining to earth/mankind)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My robot vacuum is more reliable than any human - it never forgets to clean!”
“The study focused on human behavior in social media.”
“I'm only human - I can't survive on coffee alone, I need at least some cookies too!”
“Human contact is essential for mental health.”
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