supernatural
[ soo-per-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl ]
/ ˌsu pərˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl /
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adjective
noun
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Origin of supernatural
synonym study for supernatural
1. See miraculous.
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supernal, supernanny, supernatant, supernational, supernationalism, supernatural, supernaturalism, supernaturality, supernaturalize, supernormal, supernova
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supernatural
/ (ˌsuːpəˈnætʃrəl, -ˈnætʃərəl) /
adjective
of or relating to things that cannot be explained according to natural laws
characteristic of or caused by or as if by a god; miraculous
of, involving, or ascribed to occult beings
exceeding the ordinary; abnormal
noun
the supernatural supernatural forces, occurrences, and beings collectively or their realm
Derived forms of supernatural
supernaturally, adverbsupernaturalness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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