Word Adverb
humanly
adv.
C1 Advanced US /ˈhjumənɫi/ UK /hjˈuːmənli/ hu·man·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that is possible for a person to do or feel. You use this when talking about things that are within the limits of human ability or nature.
adv.in a manner that is within the physical or mental capacity of a human being. Often used to describe limits of human performance or the impossibility of certain tasks for people.
Examples
“It is humanly impossible to run a mile in under thirty seconds.”
“The rescue team realized that climbing the cliff was humanly impossible without the right equipment.”
“While the computer can process data at a speed humanly impossible for the human mind, it still lacks the intuitive judgment required for complex ethical decisions.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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