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supernormal

American  
[soo-per-nawr-muhl] / ˌsu pərˈnɔr məl /

adjective

  1. in excess of the normal or average.

    supernormal faculties; supernormal production.

  2. lying beyond normal or natural powers of comprehension.

    supernormal intimations.


supernormal British  
/ ˌsuːpəˈnɔːməl /

adjective

  1. greatly exceeding the normal

"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

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Etymology

Origin of supernormal

First recorded in 1865–70; super- + normal

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The first installment of this fantasy trilogy imagines a Royal Coven established by Queen Elizabeth I to handle supernormal incidences and preserve witchcraft’s legacy.

From Washington Post May 1, 2022

“The streets were overflowing with people adoring our great leader, who is driving complex international politics with supernormal political acumen.”

From Slate Jun. 15, 2018

Other than this delusion of reciprocity, Megan’s psychopathological love was simply romantic love writ large: not abnormal, as such, but supernormal.

From The Guardian May 25, 2018

"Apocalyptic storylines are undoubtedly gripping—they are a supernormal stimulus for our morbid obsessions."

From Science Magazine Jan. 11, 2018

The love for the impossible, the craving for stupendous emotions and supernormal passions had given place to theatrical court intrigues.

From Tragedy by Ashley H. Thorndike

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