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>the ubermensch is simply a rationalization of human evolution.
To some extent, yes. The more accurate statement would be: the ubermensch is a rationalization of human evolution, which entails elements from both human physiology and human civilization.

Both sides are important for understanding the ubermensch. If physiology is lacking, i.e., physical health is lacking, or if the civilizing factor is lacking, i.e., social competency is lacking, then the individual will be lacking in some way. The ubermensch is the culmination of the whole evolution of humanity, both physiologically and spiritually. Since the beginning of civilization, humanity has been evolving in a new way that other species hasn't, creating gulfs between the members of its species in a way that other species don't, and Nietzsche doesn't dislike these new gulfs, he embraces them. He pictures the ubermensch to be somewhat of a civilized barbarian like Napoleon, a social genius who pursues what he wants in an unwavering manner.