Preter-human

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beyond what is human. rare

    "He exerted preter-human self-denial in abstaining from finishing him, completely; but getting out of breath, he finally desisted, and dragged the apparently inanimate body onto the settle."

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"He exerted preter-human self-denial in abstaining from finishing him, completely; but getting out of breath, he finally desisted, and dragged the apparently inanimate body onto the settle."

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