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The correct spelling is humaner.

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adjective

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The correct spelling is humaner. (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives. For example: "To err is human; to forgive, divine."

Usage Examples

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

As methods of execution go, beheading is more humane than drawing and quartering.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
  2. 2.Having the nature or attributes of a human being.
  3. 3.Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
  4. 4.Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.

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