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superphysical

American  
[soo-per-fiz-i-kuhl] / ˌsu pərˈfɪz ɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. above or beyond what is physical; hyperphysical.


superphysical British  
/ ˌsuːpəˈfɪzɪkəl /

adjective

  1. not explained by the known physical laws and phenomena; supernatural

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of superphysical

First recorded in 1595–1605; super- + physical


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I recently had an audition for a historical piece that required superphysical acting.

From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2022

STEIN: The Rockets, in truth, took some cues from the Cavaliers in assembling a team of like-sized players who could switch everything defensively and make the Warriors uncomfortable by getting superphysical with them.

From New York Times ● May 31, 2018

Intuitively I recognise the superphysical; it is the same species of cold which invariably heralds its approach.

From Byways of Ghost-Land by Elliott O'Donnell

But in numerous passages the author has realized how poor the means of presentation accessible to him prove to be in comparison with what superphysical research discovers.

From An Outline of Occult Science by Rudolf Steiner

Consequently, I think it quite possible that certain of them, like certain animals, feel the presence of the superphysical.

From Byways of Ghost-Land by Elliott O'Donnell

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