paranormal

para·nor·mal

adj \ˌpa-rə-ˈnȯr-məl, ˈpa-rə-ˌ\

Definition of PARANORMAL

: not scientifically explainable : supernatural

— paranormal noun

— para·nor·mal·i·ty \ˌpa-rə-ˌnȯr-ˈma-lə-tē\ noun

— para·nor·mal·ly \-ˈnȯr-mə-lē\ adverb

Examples of PARANORMAL

1. <there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity>

First Known Use of PARANORMAL

circa 1920

Related to PARANORMAL

Synonyms: metaphysical, otherworldly, supernatural, preternatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly

Antonyms: natural

Related Words: mystic, mystical, occult, psychic (also psychical), spiritistic, spiritualistic; extrasensory, supersensible, supersensory; celestial, divine, ethereal, heavenly, numinous, spiritual, unworldly

Near Antonyms: earthly, mundane

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Other Psychology Terms

fetish, hypochondria, intelligence, mania, narcissism, neurosis, pathological, psychosis, schadenfreude, subliminal

Rhymes with PARANORMAL

semiformal, supernormal