First Known Use: 15th century
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supernatural
adjective su·per·nat·u·ral \ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl, -ˈnach-rəl\
: unable to be explained by science or the laws of nature : of, relating to, or seeming to come from magic, a god, etc.
Full 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
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Origin of SUPERNATURAL
Middle English, from Medieval Latin supernaturalis, from Latin super- + natura nature
Related to SUPERNATURAL
- Synonyms
- metaphysical, otherworldly, paranormal, preternatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly
- Antonyms
- natural
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SUPERNATURAL Defined for Kids
supernatural
adjective su·per·nat·u·ral \ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl, -ˈnach-rəl\
Definition of SUPERNATURAL for Kids
: of or relating to something beyond or outside of nature or the visible universe
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