supernatural
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adjective \ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl, -ˈnach-rəl\Definition of SUPERNATURAL
1
: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe; especially : of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2
a : departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature b : attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit)
— supernatural noun
— su·per·nat·u·ral·ly \-ˈna-chər-ə-lē, -ˈnach-rə-, -ˈna-chər-lē\ adverb
— su·per·nat·u·ral·ness noun
See Examples of SUPERNATURAL
- <believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings>
- <he seems to read books with supernatural speed>
Origin of SUPERNATURAL
Middle English, from Medieval Latin supernaturalis, from Latin super- + natura nature
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to SUPERNATURAL
- Synonyms
- metaphysical, otherworldly, paranormal, preternatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly
- Antonyms
- natural
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