nonhuman

[ non-hyoo-muhnor, often, -yoo- ]

adjective

1. not human.
2. not displaying the emotions, sympathies, intelligence, etc., of most human beings.
3. not intended for consumption by humans:

   nonhuman products such as soaps and detergents.

Other Words From

• non·human·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonhuman¹

non- + human

Example Sentences

"Our study demonstrated that nonhuman animals also use punishment to elicit cooperative behaviors in group members," Awata said.

From Science Daily

Just like in humans, heart rate is a critically important and informative vital sign in nonhuman primates.

From Science Daily

“The ways things blend here is through the idea of nonhuman intelligence, whether it’s a nuts-and-bolts spacecraft to someone talking to ghost to a DMT or ayahuasca experience to talking to artificial intelligence.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Imagine if you did come across a nonhuman, non-DNA–based life form that was using a vastly different communication system than yours. How would you try to communicate?” he says.

From Science Magazine

Starring Rosario Dawson, the series boasts the first nonhuman “Star Wars” title hero as well as a core cast primarily composed of women.

From Los Angeles Times