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SeanWheeler wrote: Actually, a metahuman does exist on Supergirl. Livewire.

The Term "Metahuman" was not created from the CW Show(s).

In DC Comics' DC Universe, a metahuman is a superhuman. The term is roughly synonymous with both mutant and mutate in the Marvel Universe and posthuman in the Wildstorm and Ultimate Marvel Universes. In DC Comics, the term is used loosely in most instances to refer to any human-like being with extranormal powers and abilities, be they technological, alien, mutant, or magical in nature. A significant portion of these are normal human beings born with a genetic variant called the metagene which causes them to gain powers and abilities during freak accidents or times of intense psychological distress.

The term as a referent to superheroes began in 1986 by author George R. R. Martin, first in the Superworld role playing system, and then later in his Wild Cards series of novels.

In the Supergirl Series the Term "Metahuman" is not used so far. But even if it would be, this means literally nothing. ANY Show based on DC Comics CAN use the Term! Even the terrible Birds of Prey Show used it.

In Smallville they go with "Meteor freak" instead.